Why Waterpik?

The Oral Health Foundation has awarded the Waterpik™ brand water flosser the Seal of Acceptance based on its findings that the product is safe and has shown efficacy for removing plaque along the gumline and between teeth and helping to prevent and reduce gingivitis, when used as directed. All currently available water flosser models in the UK are OHF approved.

2 types of water flossers

Water flossers come in cordless devices (compact and rechargeable) or countertops (more personalisable and powerful).

When considering which model to recommend, lifestyle and personal preferences should be determining factors.

Cordless:

Easy-to-use and great for use on the go

Great for patients who:

  • Travel, are Students or Caregivers
  • Would like to use in the shower

Features:

  • Lightweight
  • Portable
  • Waterproof

Countertop:

Provide superior performance with advanced settings – with two-pin plug for UK shaver sockets

Great for patients who:

  • Have extensive dental work
  • Lack dexterity

Features:

  • Multiple jet tips
  • Widest power range
  • Largest water capacity

Specialised tips

Water flossers address specific dental needs including cleaning braces and orthodontics, treating periodontal pockets, and cleaning implants and dental work such as crowns, bridges, and veneers. They come with a range of tips for customising individual needs.

The Precision (Classic Jet) tip

Designed for everyday use.

  • Accesses hard-to-reach areas where string floss cannot.
  • Up to 50% more effective for improving gingival health.
  • Cleans deep between teeth and into the pocket or sulcus.

The Plaque SeekerTM tip

Perfect for implants, crowns, bridges and other restorations

  • Thin bristle tufts access stubborn plaque and debris
  • Clinically proven to be up to 2X as effective as string floss at reducing bleeding around implants

The Pik Pocket™ tip

Designed for gentle delivery of therapeutic rinses

  • Ideal for delivering an antimicrobial rinse into deep pockets, furcations, and around crowns, bridges or implants
  • Latex-free rubber tip delivers rinses up to 6mm

The Orthodontic tip

Easily cleans around orthodontic brackets and wires

  • Tapered bristles help remove hard-to-reach plaque and debris
  • Up to 5X more effective at removing plaque than brushing alone
  • Up to 3X more effective at removing plaque than brushing and flossing

Further details on our tips

  • Precision (classic) tips between Cordless and Countertops differ in the orifice diameter and some incompatibility may occur.
  • Pik Pocket™ tips are ONLY to be used on Countertop units due to the water pressure they require and ease of controlling the handle.
  • All other specialised tips can be shared across both types of models.
  • Tips with bristles should be replaced every three months. All other tips can be replaced every 6 months or when they break.