More gentle and effective alternative to floss
My dental hygienist recommended I use a water flosser so that I could more gently floss the teeth around my recent dental work.  In addition, she said it would better irrigate food particles from the gumline, especially after having found a popcorn kernel embedded under my gumline that regular dental floss never touched.  This little device has made my mouth feel squeaky clean before even brushing my teeth. I should note that I did not use the toothbrush attachment, nor plan to, as I already own a top of the line electric toothbrush that is admittedly more powerful per the manufacturer.  The docking station holds an adequate amount of water for a couple of uses, and the cord management is very good. It is tidy since it’s rechargeable and doesn’t always have a cord attached to it. I like having the 3 speed settings (high, low and pulse), and the 2 time settings (1 min. and 2.5 min) for maximum personalization. The high setting works well with constant pressure and isn’t too powerful if you floss regularly, however the low setting seems to pulsate a little irregularly. Also be forewarned that the hose needs to be attached to the water flosser handle when there is water in the tank; otherwise the water dribbles out of the hose. These are minor shortcomings for the gentle and effective flossing action it provides
Rating: 4 stars