The Waterpik allows us to bring a little bit of the dentist's office home with us. This device shoots concentrated jets of water onto our teeth to act as a liquid dental floss. Here are some steps you can take to use a Waterpik without getting soaked.
Instructions
1. Select a top accessory that is appropriate for the job you want to do. Waterpik has several different fittings. One is simply a jet that shoots water; another is a toothbrush that also jets water; another features an orthodontic attachment. The brush is your best bet for keeping dry.
2. Fill your Waterpik#x2019;s water tank. The sinktop model will have a detachable tank that can be filled and then snapped into place on the unit. The cordless model has a small hole at the base that can be exposed and filled with water.
3. Choose an appropriate speed for your water jets. Be aware that the highest settings (five on some models and 10 on others) come out with a great amount of velocity and can cause your gums to bleed if you are not used to the pressure. Start with a low pressure setting, as this will save your gums and prevent a lot of water from splashing out of your mouth and drenching your clothes.
4. Hang your head over a sink before turning on the device. Do not tilt the Waterpik as you would a toothbrush. Instead, keep it straight up and down to keep the device from soaking you. Flip the On switch.
5. Keep the Waterpik close to your teeth to avoid getting soaked. Holding the device far away from your mouth could lead to getting wet due to the amount of water that a Waterpik uses.
