"Flossing" with water is faster, easier and more effective than string for curbing the build-up of plaque the gummy film that harbors the bacteria that cause tooth decay and tartar formation leading to gum disease. Panasonic's 1,600 water pulses per minute spritzes away microscopic debris caught between teeth, while massaging the gum line for healthier gums. Features 40% more tank capacity than earlier models. Compact and cordless for easy travel. Runs on 2 AA batteries (order separately). Measures 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 9" and weighs 7.4 oz. One-year warranty.
1 Stopped Bleeding gums!
I was told by my dentist that I was going to need surgery to stop my bleedy gums (because of an abscis or pocket?). I decided to try this product to see if I could stop the bleeding without surgery by using the jet to clean out the pocket. AFTER ONE DAY OF USE, bleeding almost went to nil. After one week, I don't see any bleeding when brushing. The clean feeling you get after using this product is great. This could possibly be the best product I have ever bought for my health. This is definitely something people should buy if they have gum problems.
2 Works well
The irrigator works quite well. It is small enough to reach to the back of the mouth; the water reserve is good for maybe 1/2 of a mouth rinse. The 20 minutes in the description refers to the battery life; one charge lasts for a couple of weeks of use (I am using rechargeable batteries).
3 Dental check-up Proves Worth
After using the Panasonic Oral Irrigator for 6 months, my dental check-up was great. Periodontal pockets that were detected on earlier exams were smaller. My dentist wondered what my regimen was.
This is good for your heart also as the size of these pockets has been found to be correlated with heart disease (http://www.perio.org/consumer/ecg.htm). So this small electric oral irrigator is good for your heart also!
The oral irrigator is very fast and easy to use. It takes seconds to fill and minutes to use. That is important for those things you are "supposed to do daily" but never seem to have the time to do. The oral irrigator takes up very little counter space and is not a mess if you bump into it (like the larger irrigators with open reservoirs). The pressure is very good and apparently my gums are impressed!! And so is my Dentist!
4 Works well within limitations
Very handy unit, especially for use when traveling. Collapses into compact package. Does not run for 20 minutes as advertised (probably a typo), but the water supply will last maybe 30 seconds - enough time to rinse your teeth pretty well. (You can quickly refill the reservoir and resume cleaning with minimum delay and inconvenience.) Big tip: although unit works well with ordinary alkaline batteries (2 AA cells) invest a few dollars in rechargeable NiMH cells as used in digital cameras; they power the irrigator for a long time with top performance and can be easily recharged. I'm buying more of the irrigators for gifts; they are inexpensive and provide a useful purpose.
5 Oral Irrigator - Panasonic
When this instrument worked, it was wonderful, however, it just stopped working and it could not be fixed. It lasted about 2 months.
6 Handy little item
Oral irrigators like this give your mouth a clean feeling, and your dentist will smile upon you as well (they do a good job of getting rid of gunk between the teeth and at the gumline that would otherwise turn into tartar).
This unit is compact and fits together well. The motor nests into the water tank when not in use, and a quick tug is all you need to pull it out. It's easy to hold and well designed. The only flaw is that you'll need to refill the water tank during use, because it doesn't really hold enough to go over your entire mouth (it's not 20 minutes worth of water as the editorial review says above - more like 40 seconds), but this is simple - flip open a little piece of plastic and run water into the hole, then flip it closed and continue.
