I use one religiously because I have little pockets that can harbor bacteria. Flossing can’t reach into the pockets, but the Waterpik can.

I have BOTH a Waterpik electric toothbrush AND a Waterpik flosser. I have an implant too. I usually just use my regular....non-electric devices and I'm fine. I do brush my teeth after I eat anything. I also carry a toothbrush with me in my purse. I think I'd get a 2nd opinion. THAT shouldn't be happening. If your gum has shrunken, you need to have the gap filled in. You may need a new implant. I also like these GUM soft picks and....they're mint flavored. They get in my back teeth better than just flossing. I slide them inbetween ALL my teeth before using dental floss.

A waterPik flosser might get under the tooth....where as dental floss wouldn't "go under" the way a spray of water would. Still...there shouldn't be a gap.

I'm another with one molar implanted. I have both an electric toothbrush and a manual, and a water flosser. I use the water flosser minimum two times a day, somehow my teeth have become magnets for food and my mouth feels so much cleaner with its use. I really think I'm in the hygienists chair more briefly every 6 months since buying too. No gum issues and she's reported no pockets.

I bought a rechargeable travel type for my overnight bag. It's not as powerful but better than not having one at all.

I don't know how it is I seem to have spaces that can catch food residue, but I find the spaces between my teeth a little tight for the soft-picks.

Thanks. My dentist did say that if the tooth is still bugging me after two weeks i should go back to the periodontist.

I carry those picks with me everywhere, especially in my car. They work best in tight spaces and are easier to use. It drives me crazy to have food stuck in my teeth.

Is the elecric waterpik significantly more powerful than the rechargeable? I dont have a lot of counter space to spare.

My periodontist has used a LANAP laser (periolase) to treat the gums around my implant when it was bothering me and it completely resolved the issue. I have two implants and use a Waterpik daily, the electric one. I don't view the Waterpik as a replacement for regular floss.

We had one 25 years ago. My in-laws found them much more to their liking than flossing. I found the water temperature had to be just right as well as they were messy. I did not find them worth all the bother.

Jelly toast, thats interesting. I thought maybe the periodontist would have to unscrew the cap in order to clean things up.

I have an impant and my dentist recommended supplementing the flossing with a Waterpik. It does get bits out that are missed by the floss. But I agree, a gap underneath might be an issue. I would have the periodontist/oral surgeon inspect the implant to determine if something more serious is at play. In my case, I had the crown replaced and a custom seat crafted to minimize trapped food issues.

I think they're a good addition to brushing and daily flossing - not a substitute for flossing. Even if you have excellent oral hygiene, they flush things out that don't come out with brush and floss especially if you have periodontal issues and/or implants. DH just started the process to get an implant and the oral surgeon recommended a waterpik when the implant is finished. No problem there as he already uses one every time he eats. He's a bit obsessed with oral hygiene. I created a monster back in the early days when I was a dental hygienist.

I wouldn’t be without one.

I like mine.

We’ve been using one for quite a while, at least twice a day. Our dentist says our terth and gums look really healthy. Ours are rechargeable from Quip and have 2 power settings. We started out with the lowest but now use the strongest which we are accustomed to now. A little bulky but they don’t take up a lot of room. I can throw it in a drawer if needed.

I don’t know why anyone would say they are any more messy than brushing your teeth. Maybe with the old type that had a separate tank?

ded, the laser was a wonder. It only takes a few minutes with no discomfort and the issue resolved quickly. Also, inexpensive.

Could some link to ones you like? I tried looking, but there are so many different ones, even when I was just staying with Waterpik brand.

Jellytoast, that is good news. My teeth are my most expensive body part.

Yes, links to specific models would help. So far Ive only looked at Waterpik, willlook atQuip

This is the link to mine, purchased in 2017: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HFQQ0VU?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I don’t have any implants, but I have some pockets that gather stuff. This really helps. Even if you think you’ve flossed well, you’ll find that a waterpik or water flosser will find stuff you thought was gone.

I bought a similar one as Donna’s from amazon 5-6 years ago . I use water and Listerine mouthwash mix with waterpik every night I also have an implant.

Purchased this from my dentist, and then sent one to all the kids...love the size–small footprint and easy to travel with.

Cordless Water Pik

My dentist also recommended using an electric toothbrush and a water pik device but didn't suggest any brands. He also stressed flossing, using a GUM pick, plus mouthwash.

Since I have many crowns and several implants I also visit the dentist about 4 times a year for cleaning. One of my front teeth is an implant and the gum area around it sometimes bleeds a little so the last time they applied an antibiotic around the tooth. I've spent a small fortune on dental care but I want my own teeth.

We have one. DH uses it regularly... I use it when I have a gum issue. It does seem to blast a bit of something out from between the teeth even after flossing and brushing. We add a splash of mouthwash to the water for extra freshness.

I dont use a water pik as they are so messy and even at the lowest setting I cannot stand the noise and vibration. I do floss after every meal and brush with an Oclean electric toothbrush, which is the quietest one on the market so I can tolerate it on the lowest setting. ( I also go to the hygienist every three months.) If I could find a very quiet model I might use that inthe shower as Pal suggests.

adding, I have seen people using those little green picks in public and it is so gross. I sometimes see the picks in the street and wonder if people just toss them anywhere when they’re finished?

Costco sells a combo pack of Waterpik countertop model and cordless travel model for $80.

The waterpik I have (the combo like jellytoast mentioned except my travel part is not cordless, just a smaller version of the countertop part) came with a set of tips. One is designed for implants, braces, etc. My implant is a molar. There is a small gap between the tooth and the skin, just the way it is since it's not implanted under the skin, only the post is. My perio tells me to take the floss and wrap around the post and rub back and forth to get everything out. he calls it burnishing. Between that and using the waterpik up there, no problems with it so far in the 2.5+ years I've had it. Well, one I did have a little bleeding because i was not being as good as i should have, so he gave me a good talking to and an antibiotic LOL.

I have periodontal disease, so I have to have 4 cleanings a year (2 at dentist and 2 at perio) and am supposed to do more brushing and flossing and pay extra attention to my teeth.

He picked the plug in combo pick and toothbrush. He had been looking and it really helped to have input from actual users. We will see how he likes it, lol. We do not travel anymore, so do not need portable.

Thanks everyone.

My implant is a molar too. Without waterpik I’d have problems, using floss only is not good enough,

I’ve used one for quite awhile, but I also floss. I have the rechargeable portable one.

I had a waterpik years ago and had no issues with it. I recently bought an Aquasonic Acqua Flosser, used it ONE time and now have a hole in my gum (showing the root of one tooth), and have to have a gum graft. My hygienist told me two of her other patients also had to have a gum graft because of this thing - it should be outlawed! DANGEROUS!

I have a cordless and only have to charge it every 7 to 10 days. So you dont have to keep it on the counter.