Oral Irrigator Waterpik

Waterpik ranks first among manufacturers of irrigators - devices used to care for orthodontic structures, to clean the oral cavity and improve the circulation of gums. The principle of operation is simple: a stream of liquid under pressure washes away all food residues and plaque. Today we will talk about the Waterpik manufacturer and help you choose a quality irrigator for home use.

About the manufacturer

In the 1950s, the famous scientist and dentist Gerard Moyer came up with the idea of ​​creating a special device for cleaning the oral cavity with the help of water pressure. Moyer was amazed at the effect of bulky professional irrigators and wanted his patients to be able to use these devices at home. For more than three years, scientists worked on the creation of the device and received a patent for about four years. At first, they collected the irrigators manually, selling the devices to their patients, but a little later they established mass production.

WaterPik is the first and most massive irrigator manufacturer on the market. Devices manufactured under this brand are popular not only among ordinary users, but also among dentists. Regular use of WaterPik irrigators is considered to be an excellent prevention of tooth decay and gum disease. Moreover, irrigators help get rid of plaque and unpleasant odors.

Features, advantages and disadvantages

Irrigators from the manufacturer WaterPik are considered the most affordable and effective devices for cleaning the oral cavity. They have a low cost and a large tank capacity for medicinal fluid. Thanks to convenient nozzles that are able to rotate around its axis, the washing process is quick and painless. Also, some models from the manufacturer are equipped with convenient cases where you can put nozzles, removable implants or orthodontic designs.

Benefits:

• the built-in motor has high power and low noise;
• the handle for the irrigator can be easily replaced in case of breakage;
• multifunctional tips that are able to rotate around its axis are included;
• battery capacity is enough for a week of regular use of the device;
• there is a built-in timer for each cleaning mode;
• every waterpick device is certified and safe for orthodontic systems;
• even the most inexpensive models have a long warranty period.

Disadvantages:

• After-sales service is carried out only in large cities;
• most devices do not have a special wall mount;
• Repair parts must be ordered directly from America.

Equipment

All WaterPik irrigators come standard with several multi-function nozzles. Here are some of them:

• universal tips for daily cleaning of healthy teeth and gums;
• special nozzles for orthodontic constructions, such as braces, or staples;
• nozzles for removable and permanent implants or fillings;
• a spoon for cleaning the tongue and cheeks;
• universal brush suitable for brushing teeth.

Also included can be a case for storing the device, a special plug for the socket (if the irrigator is portable) and, of course, a warranty card for up to two years.

Operating principle

The irrigator is a miniature hydraulic pump with a pressure adjustment function. It connects to a small tank and a handle for dispensing medicine, rinse aid or water. The device may have several interchangeable nozzles for different purposes. If several people use irrigators in the family, it is necessary to purchase different nozzles for each family member.

There are also portable or road irrigators that have an autonomous power source and are more compact in size than stationary devices. They can be taken with you on trips and trips or used at home if the bathroom does not have an outlet.

Rating

WaterPik produces many models of irrigators. Each of them has high power, good technical component and high-quality assembly. We ranked the best devices based on the recommendations of dentists and patient reviews:

WP-100 Ultra / WP-112 Ultra

• Principle of operation: micro bubble
• Autonomous work: no, from a fixed network
• Volume of a tank for medicinal fluid: 650 ml
• Maximum head pressure: 35-620 kPa
• Pressure adjustment function: yes, smooth
• Water pressure adjustment: 10 modes
• Pulse speed: 1200 pulses / min
• Replaceable tips in a complete set: 7

Functional irrigator connected to a fixed network. It has high power and flexible jet control (about 10 modes). Included are 7 handy nozzles rotating around its axis. Despite the powerful technical component, it has a low noise level.

WP-660 Aquarius Professional

• Operating principle: impulse
• Device power: from a stationary network
• Volume of a tank for a medicine or rinse aid: 650 ml
• Maximum fluid pressure: up to 690 kPa
• Pressure adjustment function: yes, smooth
• Switching pressure: 10
• Water ripple frequency: 1400 pulses / min
• Interchangeable ferrules: 7

A new model of irrigator from the manufacturer Waterpeak. It copes well even with old plaque, thanks to its high power and good pressure. Has a set of 7 interchangeable nozzles for various applications. Suitable for both individual and family use.

WP-70 Classic

• Operating principle: impulse
• Device power: from a stationary network
• Volume of a tank for a medicine or rinse aid: 1000 ml
• Maximum fluid pressure: up to 550 kPa
• Pressure adjustment function: yes, step
• Switching pressure force: 5 steps
• Pulse speed: 1200 pulses / min
• Replaceable tips in a complete set: 4

Budget model of an irrigator with a capacious reservoir for liquid (1 l). It is one of the most bought in the Russian Federation. High power allows you to clean out the canals and wash the leftover food under the edges of the gums.

WP-300 Traveler

• Operating principle: impulse
• Device power: from a stationary network
• Volume of a tank for a medicine or rinse aid: 450 ml
• Maximum fluid pressure: up to 550 kPa
• Pressure adjustment function: yes, step
• Ability to switch pressure: 3 steps
• Fluid ripple speed: 1200 pulses / min
• Replaceable tips in a complete set: 4

Compact irrigator for travelers. It comes with a carrying case and an adapter for foreign outlets. It has high power and stepwise adjustment of water pressure.

WaterPik WP-450 Cordless Plus

• Operating principle: impulse
• Power: Battery
• Volume of a tank for a medicine or rinse aid: 210 ml
• Maximum fluid pressure: 210-520 kPa
• Pressure adjustment function: yes, step
• Switching the cleaning modes: 3 steps
• Duration of non-stop cleaning: 30 minutes
• Pulse speed: 1450 pulses / min
• The presence of interchangeable tips: 4

Portable WaterPik oral irrigator, which is included in the list of the best devices in its price segment. It has the highest power among all road irrigators. Great for both traveling and permanent use at home. The kit includes a nozzle for cleaning plaque from the tongue, an orthodontic tip for washing braces, for cleaning implants and crowns, as well as a standard nozzle.

To summarize

WaterPik irrigators are considered the most popular in the dental equipment market. They are inexpensive, take up little space in the apartment and are suitable for all types of teeth. Regular use of irrigators will help to avoid tooth decay and other diseases of the oral cavity.