Panasonic Dental Care Cordless Rechargable Oral Irrigator

I tried this out yesterday and I'm very excited :-) I was told recently I needed to see a gum specialist because my gums are so bad that I will experience some tooth loss soon, my teeth are good but my gums are terrible apparently. I realise there is a chance that all dentist say this as it was a new dentist, but non the less it scared me into action and one of these babies seemed like a good idea, as some googling has made me suspect I have periodontal disease. I have to wait several months to see the specialist, so I thought id do everything I could in the mean time, so I'm been flossing with interdental brushes daily and cleaning with and electric toothbrush for the full two minutes at least morning and night and now this has been added to my new routine. I have to admit I was expecting it to be a ball ache, as although the review were good, people seem anoyed by its ease of use and how often you have to fill it up, but after a couple of goes and a small amount of spraying water all over the bathroom before I realised it was best to put it in your mouth before turning it on...I got the hang of it pretty quick.. You turn it on and then it has three modes to select from, which takes a minute to get used to as the water does run out quite quick, it took a bit of time to get used to what noise/feeling mean which mode, but after a few minutes id got the hang of it.. According to the instructions, the jet mode is for flossing between teeth, and the air in mode normal is for flushing the gum pockets for my suspected periodontal disease, as the jet it too strong, and then the air in soft mode is for massaging the gums from problem areas. This was all reassuring to me as no where online did it specifically say it was for periodontal pockets, although I did confuse myself researching all the different models etc.. All in all I'm very pleased with it, the water strength is perfect, strong enough to feel clean and clean between teeth and gums but not painful... the water does need filling up frequently, but as you have to be over the sink anyway it only takes a second to fil it up and the door to the tank is easily opened and closed as its just like a rubber stopper, so if the tap has been running a little bit warm its easy peasy to keep filling up.... Plus id rather it was small to make manoeuvring easier... I was playing with it for about 15 minutes last night to get the hang of it, and filled it up loads of times, but i did it as part of my morning schedule this morning and you only really need to fill it up maybe 3 or 4 times at a guess to floss the teeth and do the periodontal pockets and your done. I was very happy with this, as I suspected incorporating it into my daily routine would be a ball ache but its been easy peasy, long may it continue :-)

Almost 2 years since I bought it, this water flosser stopped working. The pump was making a weird noise and nothing would jet out. I decided to give it another chance and deep cleaned the whole thing with 1 part vinegar to 2 parts water, including parts where you have to pop the case to access it. The water flosser is now fine and ready for another 2 years, I hope. Regarding the product, it’s a an ok water flosser with a rather small water reservoir that you need to fill twice to get a full teeth clean routine out of it. The battery last for about a month and charges overnight.

This unit provides a cleansing, irrigating and massaging action that is much more thorough than simply swilling around using a beaker of water. It has three modes - 'jet' is a direct stream of water, and 'air' provides a pulsating massage action (soft or normal) which helps with cleaning and also massages and stimulates the gums. It holds about 130ml of water and 'jet' mode will see you refilling it two or three times. I keep mine set to 'normal' (air) mode. I had no problems at all getting to grips (literally) with the unit although it's a bit cumbersome. Best used over a wash basin. Simply purse your lips around the probe like using a drinking straw, then turn on. Move the probe gently around the mouth aiming at the gums and gumline, releasing water into the basin occasionally. It is not messy or difficult and you'll quickly get the hang of it. Use warm/ hot water direct from the tap to avoid cold shocks. This is more than adequate for a good rinse and I suspect mouthwashes etc might gum up the works eventually with sticky residues and you would need a gallon a month anyway. The probes rotate for easy access and are easy to swap. Two are supplied, colour coded. The unit is very well made and water-resistant with plenty of O-ring seals evident. The charger base uses a standard two-pin electric shaver-type plug that can recharge from a bathroom shaver outlet, or buy a common 13A shaver adaptor. The tank is removable but is quite stiff to slide out (those O-rings again). I recommend sometimes leaving it overnight with the filler open, to allow it to dry out, and/or remove the tank occasionally. I don't anticipate any problem with mould etc. but an occasional rinse through with mouthwash or maybe Miltons might help. It absolutely provides a thorough cleansing action and will also greatly help those who struggle with bridges or braces, but don't bash the probe around. It cannot directly replace a thorough flossing though,but helps maintain oral hygiene. The device contains two specialist Panasonic 1.2V Ni-MH batteries that can be replaced with care (search online for parts, eg espares). Instructions for disassembly are provided. They will probably be needed after several years of use or so. I can't really think of any drawbacks and it's so good a friend then bought one too. It has quickly become a key part of my regular dental routine.

I bought this after my hygienist recommended getting a water flosser. I researched the items for sale on Amazon and took a trip to Boots to actually see the products available and was trying to choose between the Waterpik version and this one. I chose this one as it seemed to be a superior product albeit a little more expensive. I was not disappointed. Yes, it can be messy to begin with but the performance of the product is excellent. It feels just like it feels at the dentist when they're trying to get into those difficult to reach places. The feeling of cleanliness afterwards is really good. It takes a little bit of getting used to when angling the jet head, angling MY head and getting the correct position to avoid washing the bathroom walls! After two goes I am only using one reservoir full of water so certainly getting the knack. Not sure what the charge retention is like as yet but at least it doesn't run out after one use. One of my worries was the size of the unit compared to the ones with a separate reservoir and hose; It doesn't cause me any issues and is a good size in the hand and comfortable to hold, also doesn't slip out of the hand. Still using every night and have only charged this up once so far - the charge is lasting a very long time!

i bought this less than a year ago, and up till last week reckoned it was the best water flosser i'd come across. not any more. the other day, while i was flossing on 'jet', the nozzle shot off and hit me painfully in the gum. thinking i'd not seated it firmly enough in the handle, i tried again, and it whacked me in the gum - again. so i changed to a new nozzle, which held - just about; but i now notice that when it's working, the nozzle is straining upwards to release itself from the handle, which makes me nervous: i don't want the nozzle ending up down my throat! i would have given it five stars before; i've knocked that down to two. Manufacturers - take note! redesign the mechanism which holds the nozzle in place! or you're going to have some lawsuits on your hands. UPDATE and now - only a few weeks later, in mid-swoosh it suddenly stops working altogether. i think it's the nozzle (a new one) which has become blocked, but i'm not sure. i have to fork out nearly twelve quid for new nozzles, on the offchance that it's the nozzle and not the irrigator that's at fault. *cross* FURTHER UPDATE - DECEMBER 2014 the battery is now refusing to take a charge - only 13 months after buying it new. going to buy another, because it has done good service, but i'm really not impressed. trouble is - all the other makes have big faults, too. FURTHER UPDATE: I've now got another one - same make. it seems to be slightly better made, with clearer lettering on the buttons - and they've increased the diameter at the base of the nozzle: maybe in response to criticism? whatever the facts, the new one is working well, and the nozzle shows no sign of jumping off the handle. it's still the best one i've used, so i'm upping the stars again to 3. would have had more, if the battery hadn't lasted such a short time before becoming un-rechargeable.

To start with, I should say that this is the second of these irrigators I have purchased, the battery on the first having reached the end of its useful life after over three years of daily use. Read on to find out why I liked it enough to replace it with another of the same model. On unpacking, you immediately notice that this is quite a large item - it has to be, to accommodate a water reservoir of adequate capacity. See the picture of it in my average-sized hand. So it is not really suitable for travelling. It might also not suit people with very small hands, although its curved shape does help with holding firmly. How well does it do its job, though? The answer is, very well. Even on the standard setting, which is the only one I use, the water jet easily forces particles of food out of tooth crevices where they have lodged, leaving a fresh-feeling mouth. All very satisfying, but there are a couple of caveats. First, the reservoir only just holds enough water for once round the mouth (though you can of course refill it in the course of a clean). A bigger point is that the irrigator does not remove the plaque that brushing leaves. After 2-3 days use of the irrigator (but no other post-brushing steps), an interdental cleaning exercise is likely to find quite a bit of plaque. My dentist explained that the stickiness of plaque means that no irrigators will remove it, and this is indeed what I have found. Notwithstanding that the device does not provide a complete post-brushing solution, I definitelty recommend it highly. You just need to supplement it (or any other irrigator) with an interdental cleaning strategy for removing plaque (TePe interdental brushes work well for me). Lastly, be sure to follow the advice of the instructions to fill it with tepid or warm water. Cold water will be a shock!

The Panasonic oral irrigator. I have had this for just over a week now. This is about twice the width of my oral b electric toothbrush and the base is also significantly bigger than my oral b charger for the toothbrush, maybe three times the size. Having said that I would not now be without one. Having had a lot of dental work done I was worried that this would blast out my fillings. It works well to clean the teeth and certainly leaves a refreshing feeling in the mouth. So far all fillings are still in place I do find that the reservoir is small and I find I have to refill between doing my top and bottom teeth. This is not a deal breaker but can be annoying. I wish the instructions of how to clean the teeth was slightly clearer. I know it is point and trace along the gum line and this is not rocket science but some tips would have been appreciated. I would say if you have not used one before then it is a case of persevering with the technique. I think this would be the case though no matter which model you bought. I tend to use mine just before I brush my teeth. This is because I don't want to wash the toothpaste off my teeth just after brushing. Doing it this way probably only adds about an extra 2 minutes to my toothbrushing time. My teeth do feel a lot cleaner with this. Certainly my mouth feels fresher and so is my breath. I use warm water, my teeth are slightly sensitive and cold water did hurt. I have tended to use it on the soft mode. There are 3 modes. Jet which is designed to be used in between teeth, normal and soft. I am not coordinated enough to be switching between modes, so just keep it on the one mode. After I take it off the stand I select the mode and then turn the water on. You are meant to be able to keep your mouth slightly open and let the water dribble out. This technique I have not managed. So I spit it out at strategic points. I don't find the unit too heavy and actually find it quite comfortable to hold. The unit feels like a slightly bulky electric toothbrush. Pros Portable Long lasting charge have had it over a week and not had to charge it again Does make teeth feel cleaner-I was surprised how much food particles it got out and at the difference I felt in terms of teeth feeling clean Three different modes Good for those who struggle to floss-I found floss got stuck or frayed in my teeth Quick-think it is about 2 minutes to do my top and bottom teeth Cons Need to refill between top and bottom teeth the reservoir Takes a while to develop the technique.

I take great care of my teeth and have done all my life. I bought this product shortly after a trip to the dentist as I had some concerns and thought it would help to keep my gums healthy. After buying this product, I stopped flossing with tape and started using this instead (as well as my normal brushing). After a year of use, I went back to my dental hygienist and was informed that my gum health had deteriorated and interdental cleaning was far worse. I told the hygienist that I had used this product for the previous year. She informed me that despite the hype, these products are simply not all they are made out to be. A simple interdental brush would have been a far better option. That was just over a week ago. Now the button on the unit has failed in such a way that you can turn it on, but not turn it off. Given that it's out of warranty now, I'll have to dispose of it. In short, it has proven to be utterly useless, and possibly detrimental to your health. It's also not particularly well made. I am not the only person in these reviews to have experienced a failure around the 14 month mark. Don't waste your money. Buy some floss, a flossing tool and some interdental brushes instead. You'll be much better served.

Bon produit dans l’ensemble, pas aussi efficace qu’un fil dentaire classique, mais bien plus rapide et pratique au quotidien. 💧 Utile pour l’hygiène quotidienne et aussi pour nettoyer les amygdales caverneuses 🔋 Excellente autonomie, même si la recharge est un peu lente 🪥 À utiliser avant le brossage pour un nettoyage plus efficace 🧼 Qualité de fabrication très bonne 📦 Réservoir trop petit : il faut le remplir 2 à 3 fois pour faire toute la bouche — assez contraignant 📏 Modèle avec base attachée encombrant → je recommande un modèle sans fil plus compact avec une base séparée pour un usage plus fluide Un bon hydropulseur, robuste et utile, pour compléter son hygiène dentaire sans fil dentaire, mais attention au réservoir trop petit pour un seul passage complet. ⚠️ Si votre eau est très calcaire et que vous partez en voyage, veillez à bien le vider et le nettoyer, sinon il risque d’être bouché et il est difficile de le déboucher.

Très bon produit !

Ciśnienie nie jest na poziomie irygatorów w gabinetach dentystycznych ale jest wystarczające. Zdecydowanie poprawia higienę jamy ustnej. Minusem jest to że cały czas musi być włączony do prądu.

5 Sterne von mir für die Munddusche von Panasonic und wieder mal ist mir klar, warum ich diesen Hersteller in allen möglichen Bereichen so favorisiere. Das Produkt kam sehr schnell und ist wie im Verkaufstext beschrieben. Ich habe mich dazu entschlossen, das Gerät an der Wand anzubringen, da auf dem Waschtisch bereits meine elektrische Zahnbürste stationiert ist. Das Geräusch der Munddusche ist angenehm und keinesfalls zu laut. Die unterschiedlichen Einstellungen ermöglichen eine sehr angepasste Reinigung. So hat man z.B. oft nach professioneller Zahnreinigung beim Doc wundes Zahnfleisch und mag dann den harten Wasserstrahl nicht so gern und wechselt zu "soft". Als sehr komfortabel erachte ich den schwenkbaren Sprühkopf, der es ermöglicht, das Gerät bei aufrechter Haltung (wie in der Beschreibung angesagt) dennoch gut führen zu können und alle Zahnzwischenräume super zu erreichen. Die Akkuleistung? Manchen Rezensenten kann ich nur empfehlen, die Betriebsanleitung genauer zu studieren.Die Munddusche wird i m m e r in der Ladestation im eingesteckten Modus abgestellt! Lediglich, wenn man das Gerät nicht täglich oder nicht regelmäßig nutzt, spätestens nach 2-3 Monaten jedoch, lässt man den Akku einmalig leerlaufen, um dann wieder in der ladenden Station zu deponieren. Auf diese Weise hält der Akku sehr lange und wird nicht beschädigt! Ebenso nach dem erstmaligen Laden! Nicht in die ladende Station, sondern einmalig komplett den Akku leeren - "lernender" Modus also. Danch konsequent in die eingesteckte Ladestation! Von daher ist eine Lade-End-Lampe völlig unnötig. Wesentlich ist nur, dass der Ladevorgang an sich angezeigt wird. Handling? Okay - auf den ersten Blick ein eher "klobiges" Gerät. Es liegt aber perfekt in der Hand und lässt sich gut führen. Die Verarbeitung ist -wie bei Panasonic üblich- als komfortabel zu bezeichnen. Der Wassertank ist klein, aber das sei auch dem Gewicht geschuldet und ein Auffüllen ist unproblematisch und schnell erledigt. Kein unnötiger Schnickschnack im Bereich der Bedienelemente. Natürlich kann man auch ein leichtes Mundwasser verwenden - jedoch muss dann nach Benutzung der Tank gut gespült werden! In der Regel ist ein Mundwasser jedoch völlig unnötig, das man die Munddusche ja vor dem Zähneputzen verwendet. Zur Pflege des Gerätes ist es wesentlich, das Restwasser nach Nutzung zu entfernen und die Munddusche einige Sekunden ohne Wassser durchspülen zu lassen. Ich persönlich trockne den Wassertank aus, indem ich ihn kurz auf die Heizung im Bad lege. Damit vermeide ich Kalkablagerungen und Pilzbefall. Man kann das Gerät auch gelegentlich mit einem leichten Desinfektionsmittel spülen, wie es z.B. in der Lebensmittelindustrie angewandt wird. Mein Fazit? Sehr, sehr saubere Zähne in Kombination mit einer elektrischen Zahnbürste. Ein gepflegtes Gefühl der perfekten Reinigung. Der Preis ist aus meiner Sicht eher "günstig" für ein sehr empfehlenswertes und technisch ausgereiftes Produkt. Lebensdauer? Ich werde es sehen. Allerdings muss ich sagen, dass eine Lebensdauer von 2-3 Jahren bei diesem Preis völlig ausreichend ist. Es gibt einzig einen Punkt, den ich bemängeln möchte, aber der kostet keinen "Stern". Das Ladekabel ist definitiv zu kurz! DA wurde echt gespart und man muss eine permanent freie Steckdose schon recht dicht am Waschtisch haben, um die Munddusche immer laden zu können. Ein etwas längeres Kabel wäre da durchaus hilfreich. Bei mir reicht es, aber mein Haushalt ist mit Steckdosen auch gut bestückt. Im Standard-Bad wird es da eventuell schon schwierig.

Tengo en casa el Waterpik WP-100 y necesitaba un irrigador para el trabajo y cuando salgo a comer por ahí. Me ha sorprendido la potencia para el poco peso y lo manejable que es. La batería dura una semana entera de uso. El depósito de agua es lo único que se queda un poco pequeño, pero se rellena un par de veces y hace su trabajo en toda la boca. Tiene 3 potencias: la suave (que viene a ser como la potencia 5 de 10 del WP100), la fuerte (como la 7 de 10 del waterpik) y el chorro jet, también como la potencia 7 del waterpik. Sin duda un producto que recomiendo por calidad, manejabilidad y además a un precio razonable.