Review (1/5): Update
Update:
My wife decided to use this Glacier Floss Dental Magnetic Oral Irrigator MADE IN USA. She turned the lever that sent the water to the irrigator with the faucet full on. The tube was forced out inside the handle due to the pressure and large volume of water. It would have lasted years if I had shown her how to use it correctly.
This review isn't really for the Glacier Floss but for the item that replaced it. When I looked through my past purchases I found the Glacial Floss and purchased it again. I was thrilled to find that it was much less expensive.
It arrived today and it's a little hand-held irrigator that you pump with your thumb. I will return it, even if I find it works well. I was deceived and you will be deceived if you read my review from 2014. If you find the Glacial Floss irrigator for sale it is worth the price. It is not this product. Amazon how do you allow this?
I was diagnosed with periodontal disease several years ago. Surgery was recommended as well as the use of an oral irrigator. I purchased the Glacier Floss - no resevoir to fill or clean, no electricity needed. It has worked well, it has kept the surgery at bay and I haven't had a cavity since installing this. I use it every night.
A month ago the kids tried to fill a water balloon with it and it began leaking, no pressure at the tip and water leaking from the seams of the handle. I purchased another and installed it.
I decided to dissect the old one and found that the coiled tube runs continuously from the faucet adapter to the tip of the handle. The coil passes through a series of magnets inside the handle, but I don't believe these magnets have any influence on the effectiveness of this irrigator. The weight does make the handle more substantial, though, and keeps it upright on the side of the sink. Once inside the handle I could see that the only problem was that the tube had slipped of the nipple at the tip of the handle. I will carefully glue the tube back in place and put this in the children's bathroom. I plan to get several more years out of both the new G. F. and the old one, once I have made the repair.
I see that some others have had a similar leaking problem with the Glacier Floss. I recommend that you slow the water coming from the faucet to a light trickle then adjust the flow at the faucet adapter allowing some water to continue flowing from the faucet. The tip allows only a very small stream of water, but at substantial pressure. I believe this stream of water could pierce skin if set too high. excessive pressure from an attempt to increase water flow can also cause the tube to separate from the tip on the inside.
To install, you will need basic mechanical skills, a faucet with a removable areator and a pair of pliers, but installation should take about 10 minutes. I didn't use teflon tape and there are no leaks.
I recommend that everyone use an oral irrigator, and the Glacier Floss has served me well. I also highly recommend the Sonicare toothbrush. These tools will reduce dentist bills and can freshen breath more than you will expect. My wife agrees.