WaterPik WP 60W Personal Dental Water Jet System

Customer Reviews

Really quiet

2008-04-07
The older models are much louder. It's a shame that I have to keep getting new units as they start to leak after a while.

WaterPic

2008-01-19
The WaterPic I purchased does an excellent job of irriagating my mouth and removing particles from between my teeth and gums

CHINESE "JUNK" AND THIS IS NOT A BOAT

2007-11-19
To be very honest, I only post negative experiences with products since it is my belief that when one purchases a product good quality should be a given. I own TWO of these units, which are model WP-65W, essentially the very same unit as the 60W. All of the negative issues already posted, such as the motor seizing, have been experienced by me. I am posting this review because China has come to earn a very negative reputation for producing inferior quality, just read the newspapers. On the other hand, WATERPIK is responsible for the specifications on these products. I use these units because I have gum disease and daily use helps me. There seems not to be much of a choice in the marketplace just now.

27 Years of Waterpik'in so far and still have great teeth.

2007-11-17
PRO: Good strong flush between teeth and under gums from outside and from behind gums every night before bed. Add a little mouthwash to the water. Also half a teaspoon of bleach added to the water is a dentist secret for destroying bacteria in the mouth. Then brush with a sonic toothbrush using paste not gel. The decay occurs at night while you sleep. Always waterpik before bedtime and keep your own teeth in your head for many years. Easy to use, lean over sink, let the water pour out of your mouth instead of splash on the mirror. I had braces in my early 20's and not could imagine not using a waterpik 4x a day just to feel decent. Anyone with braces should use a waterpik all the time, regardless of age. Nice, neat ritual for life.

CON: The power slide switch on the handle is a joke. You get maximum pressure or minimum pressure, no in-between until the motor starts to fade which will be in about 8-9 months. Never run water over the entire waterpik or it penetrates the housing and will weaken the motor almost overnight. Just wipe it off or use a scrub brush rinsed under the faucet to keep the nooks and crannys clean. Always turn the water bowl over and close the lid down on the housing or the entire waterpik will attract dust and grime very quickly risking water damage to the motor due to excessive cleaning. Expect to buy a new one every year for reasons listed here. It's really cheap dental insurance so don't complain.

As a Nasal Irrigator

2007-10-17
I use the WP 60 for nasal irrigation and I have found it to be excellent. It has a button I can use to stop the stream and transfer over to the other side. It has a stronger stream than the waterpic that is sold only as a nasal irrigator and I like that also. It does make a lot of noise when I use it but other than that I think it works great as a nasal rinse machine. I did have to pick up the nasal "wand" from another vendor but it attaches fine to the WP60.

Waterpik

2008-06-27
The unit accomplished its purpose of cleaning between teeth.
The problem was that it kept tripping the GFI outlet in my bath.
Probably a random mfg problem. I do not know if this is a typical problem for these units.
I know the outlet is good since I can ( and DO ) regularly plug in a vacuum sweeper that draws around 10 Amps.

Water pik WP- 60W failures

2008-05-03
I bought a WP-60W less than one year ago and the pump has already failed. It never did work well. It pumped intermittently with very low pressure or not at all. It is a cheesy contraption at best in my opinion. Previously I had a WP-32W. It had 2 Pik Pocket Jet Tips 2 reservoirs Lg. & Sm. and it lasted 10 years. Teledyne has stopped making this one. Go figure !!
I am looking for an alternative obviously.

Water Pik Woes

2008-05-02
Purchased this as a replacement of my previous unit which had become very noisy and produced an irregular stream. This one is not noisy but the stream is just as irregular as the one it replaced. I am wondering if I wound up with a 're-conditioned' unit. I will keep this one and I am resigned to having to replace this appliance annually.

High quality but low price.

2008-04-28
I bought this WaterPik for my daughter who has braces. It is just like mine which I use because I have lots of crowns. We both use Listerine because my dentist recommended it (4 parts water to 1 part Listerine), and it removes food particles as well as makes the mouth taste great.

E Review

2008-04-11
Wonderful product. There is nothing better for cleaning around crowns, braces and other dental work. A WaterPik is in no way a substitue for brushing and flossing, but it is the perfect adjunct for complete oral health care.