Technical characteristics of a waterpik irrigator

Irrigator - a unique thing, which is a great addition to the usual brushing with a brush and paste. Any person can use it, because there are no restrictions and contraindications to its use. This is the best thing for those who follow oral hygiene. Consider what a Waterpik irrigator is.

What is the irrigator for?

The irrigator is an excellent tool for prevention of caries in adults and children from 6 years. A toothbrush, even if used correctly, is not able to completely rid itself of the plaque and remove food stuck between the teeth, but the irrigator is a salvation for those who have teeth that are very tight.

The device copes with the cleaning of various orthodontic structures. With him, the easiest way to keep clean crowns, braces and implants.

The irrigator provides excellent preventive oral care for gum disease. Healing fluids that can be used instead of water, eliminate the symptoms of periodontitis, strengthen gums, reduce bleeding.

Also the irrigator eliminates unpleasant smell from a mouth. Children are recommended to use it from the age of 6, from the age when they begin to brush their teeth.

About firm Waterpik (Vaterpik)

Waterpik - the company that first released oral irrigators. The company specializes only in their production and sale, and is considered the best on the market.

I came up with an American irrigator Dentist Gerard Moyer. He had long watched the benefits that his procedure of irrigating his mouth with water brings to his customers, so he came up with the idea to create such a device, the use of which is possible at home. He worked on the creation of this device for about 3 years, and finally, in 1962, the irrigator was patented.

The company has a variety of irrigators for the oral cavity: stationary, suitable for home use, and road, which will appeal to those who often travel.

WP-100 E2 Ultra - the flagship of the company Waterpik

Waterpik WP-100 E2 Ultra irrigator is the undisputed favorite among irrigators, it is used by people all over the world.

Benefits Waterpik Ultra:

1. Works from a normal network of 220 volts.
2. It has a removable water tank and is easy to fill.
3. It has 10 modes of operation, which are conveniently regulated with a small lever.
4. It is possible to use both with simple water, and with special liquid.
5. It is quiet, but powerful.
6. It has 7 different attachments.
7. The model can be used by the whole family.
8. On the handle is a convenient button "pause".

The following are included in the Waterpik Ultra package: nozzles:

• Two standard. They are colorful, making them difficult to confuse.
• Periodontal attachment designed to clean the subgingival pockets.
• Orthodontic - for people with braces or crowns.
• Spoon for a soft and gentle cleaning of the cheeks and tongue.
• Brush.
• Nozzle for implants.

disadvantages Waterpik Ultra:

1. The inability to purchase this model without attachments, and there are too many of them, although 2 or 3 are used most often.
2. Too high price due to unused attachments.
3. Very short cord.
4. Not the biggest water tank.
5. Use oral irrigator you can only at home, it is inconvenient to transport.

Other models from Waterpik

In addition to the popular Waterpik Ultra, the company has other models that are also very popular.

Irrigator WATERPIK WP-70: it differs from Waterpik Ultra in a large capacity for water (1000 ml versus 600 ml), fewer modes of operation (5 versus 10), and the number of nozzles in the kit (4 versus 7).

Working pressure - from 35 to 620 kPa, which coincides with the flagship. However, WP-70 has been produced for a long time, it is the oldest model of the company. Due to this, it is cheaper, but less functional and makes noise more than others.

WATERPIK WP-450: small, portable, wireless. The working pressure is less than that of others, 4 nozzles are included, the water tank is designed for 210 ml (enough for almost a minute of use). It works on battery, needs to be recharged about once a week. Can be used as a road.

WATERPIK WP-300: sold with a carrying bag, designed for travel. Working pressure - from 70 to 550 kPa (less flagship), 3 modes of operation, complete with 4 nozzles and an adapter for the network, thanks to which the device can be used in any part of the world.

WATERPIK WP-260: made for children. Working pressure - from 70 to 550 kPa, 3 modes of operation, water tank of 450 ml, complete with 2 nozzles and several stickers for decorating the device, which will be very interesting for children.

Irrigator WaterPik WP-660 E2 Aquarius: the latest version, overtaking the flagship in all respects. This is an excellent model, best coping with the cleansing of the oral cavity. More pulsations per minute (1,400 versus 1,200), greater working pressure (690 versus 620), a more thoughtful storage system for nozzles. Also, the model has 2 operating modes: a flossing mode, designed for effective cleansing of the gaps between the teeth, and a massage mode, excellent for healing the gums. This model is more expensive than the flagship. Available in 2 colors - white and black.

Irrigator repair

All mouth irrigators are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. She acts year. If you got a manufacturing defect, then the repair of the device can be done at a service center. If any part is broken, you can purchase it from your distributor and repair it yourself. But this is only if the damage is mechanical - the water tank has split, the nozzle has come into disrepair, the cord has been torn. Otherwise, it is not worth the risk, it is better to contact the repair company.