Oral hygiene and dental health are greatly enhanced by flossing, and a great way to do so is with a rechargeable water flosser such as the award-winning Waterpik WP-560.
Waterpik WP-560 Portable Rechargeable Water Flosser
It’s not often we get to review a product which has won an award but this time we can. The Waterpik WP-560 Portable Rechargeable Water Flosser is the first product in the water flossing category to receive the American Dental Association’s (ADA) ‘Seal of Approval,’ which it was awarded in 2017. Since then it has gone on to be one of the top-selling rechargeable water flossers and has thousands of positive reviews from customers.
The main function of the product is to water floss and provide oral irrigation via a small jet of water to help remove food particles and other undesirables from the mouth to promote healthy teeth and gums.
Who is this product for?
Everybody needs to have healthy teeth and gums, so the simple answer to that question would be everyone. There is a specific group who would benefit and that is those who want to floss, and have tried using traditional dental floss, but for some reason, just haven’t been able to do so.
The main reason for this is often sensitive gums that bleed whenever the thin strand of floss is used. Another reason might be an aversion to the dental floss itself, either in terms of how it feels or how it is used.
What’s included?
When you purchase the Waterpik WP-560 Water Flosser you are going to receive a number of items. The main one is obviously the water flosser, which is rechargeable, and that is why a rapid magnetic charger is included.
For water flossing, you receive two standard jet tips, which means you have one each for you and your partner, or you simply use the second one as a replacement. You also get an orthodontic tip which is suitable for those who wear dental appliances or braces, and a plaque seeker tip for those with bridges, crowns, and dental implants.
To keep everything safely stored away, the kit comes with a storage case, and given that this is portable water flosser, you get a microfiber travel bag, and travel charger, so you can take it with you, when away from home.
Overview of features
This is a portable water flosser, and that is aided by the fact that it weighs just 24 ounces. With a travel charger and travel bag included it is certainly ideal for those who travel, be that for business or vacation.
It has three settings which are low, medium and high; selecting any of these will determine the power with which the water jet flosses your teeth.
Any of the interchangeable nozzles which you use can be rotated 360° making it easier to floss all parts of your mouth. It is also waterproof which allows you to take it into the shower to use which many do in order to avoid any splashes messing up the area around their bathroom sink.
The flosser is easy to charge using either the magnetic charger or the travel charger and you can expect to get two to three days usage between charges.
How to use it
You’ll be pleased to know there is both a quick-start guide, and full manual included which you can also download from the Waterpik website. The basics of using the water flosser, are ensure it is fully charged first, and then insert the tip which you plan to use. Once the tip is fitted, fill the water reservoir with water.
Using the control button, you can select a mode, which is, in effect, setting the water pressure when it comes out of the jet nozzle. The best advice is to start on a low setting until you get used to using the water flosser, otherwise, you may make a bit of a mess with splashing water.
As you floss you should aim the nozzle at a 90° angle to your gum line and follow it. Briefly pause between teeth as you are going along. Also, to avoid excess splashing try to keep your lips as close together as you can.
Pros
- Three pressure modes
- Travel charger included
- Microfiber travel bag
- Battery indicator LED
- Can be used in shower
Cons
Alternative
If you were looking to try a water flosser for the first time and are a bit hesitant extending your budget to the Waterpik WP-560 price point, then a great alternative is the Kumet Portable Rechargeable Water Flosser.
It has all the features you could want from this type of water flosser including excellent battery life, three flossing modes, interchangeable flossing tips, and perhaps most significantly, the price tag is one of the lowest for this type of product.
Conclusion
An excellent portable water flosser which gets all the basic features right, plus a few excellent extras such as a travel bag, travel charger, and additional flossing tips. Not only that, this is an award-winning product, so it comes highly recommended, not only by the ADA, but by many other happy customers.
