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Waterpik Waterflosser Cordless PLUS | 
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List Price: $49.99
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Rating:  135 reviews
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 5 x 3.2 x 9
Model: WP 450 / 20009320
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| Features:
| • | Dental water jet is clinically proven to be up to 93-percent more effective than flossing for improved gum health | | • | Orthodontic tip is three times as effective as floss for plaque removal | | • | Advanced ergonomic design with non-slip grip and easy-fill reservoir | | • | Dual pressure control system for gentle-to-deep cleaning | | • | Rechargeable device requires no batteries |
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Product Description
Clinically Proven Healthier Gums
Significantly more effective than floss
Reduces gingivitis
Removes bacteria deep between teeth and below the gumline.
Healthier Gums in just 14 Days Guaranteed. New, Orthodontic tip is ideal for braces. Dual pressure control. Rechargeable, Advanced Ergonomic Design, Easy-Fill Reservoir.
Massages and stimulates gums. Leaves a clean, refreshing sensation. Quick and easy to use. Compact and convenient. Can be used with your favorite mouthwash. Ideal for braces and other dental work. Orthodontic tip removes plaque from hard-to-reach places.
Cleans 3 times deeper than brushing alone.
Tips rotate 360° to reach all areas of the mouth
Advanced ergonomic design with non-slip grip.
Dual pressure control system
Low for sensitive gums
High for deep cleaning
Improved, easy-to-fill reservoir is dishwasher safe.
Takes up less space on the countertop
Rechargeable. No batteries needed.
Two-year warranty
Waterpik® dental water jets are clinically proven to be significantly more effective at improving gum health.
Brush & Flossing 30.6% vs Brushing & Waterpik® 59.2%
Removes bacteria deep between teeth and below gumline. Massages and stimulates gums to help make them strong and healthy. Waterpik® dental water jets provide a unique combination of water pressure and pulsation at the level clinically proven to reduce gingivitis and enhance gum health.
4 Tips Included:
1 Orthodontic Tip - cleans hard-to-reach areas around braces and other dental work.
1 Standard Jet Tip - cleans deep between teeth and below the gumline
1 Pik Pocket® Tip - extra-gentle, deep cleaning below the gumline
1 Tongue Cleaner - removes bacteria that causes bad breath
If after 14 days of daily use you are not completely satisfied that this product has improved your gum health, return it for a full refund, no questions asked. Two Year Warranty (See package for details)
Amazon.com Product Description
The Waterpik WP-450 Ultra Cordless Dental Water Jet is clinically proven to be significantly more effective than floss for healthier gums, while offering the convenience and portability of a cordless device. And for those wearing braces, it is clinically proven to remove three times as much plaque when used with the improved orthodontic tip (included).  | The Waterpik WP-450 Ultra Cordless Water Jet offers: - More effective cleaning than flossing for improved gum health.
- Dual pressure control system for gentle-to-deep cleaning.
- Advanced ergonomic design with non-slip grip and easy-fill reservoir.
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Waterpik WP-450's orthodontic tip provides excellent cleaning around braces. | | 
Get cleaner, healthier gums with the Waterpik Ultra Cordless Water Jet.
View video. | More Effective Than Flossing -- Without the Discomfort
Most dental professionals recommend brushing and flossing to keep your teeth and gums their healthiest. Unfortunately, a large number of Americans -- nearly 80-percent -- don't floss on a regular basis, and most studies have shown that most people find flossing to be a painful or unpleasant chore. Waterpik has created an effective alternative to flossing that feels great and is simple to use. Pulsating Streams for Healthier Teeth and Gums
The Waterpik Ultra Cordless Dental Water Jet goes beyond flossing to keep your teeth and gums healthy and clean. Waterpik has designed the WP-450 to deliver precisely controlled pulsating streams of water pressure to remove debris and bacteria lodged deep between teeth and below the gumline. In fact, it has been shown that the WP-450 can clean three times deeper than brushing alone. In addition, it massages and stimulates the gums to improve circulation. The WP-450 helps promote strong and health gums, leaving you with a clean, fresh mouth sensation. According to Waterpik, there are over 50 published clinical studies that show the Waterpik Dental Water Jet provides significant oral health benefits for anyone who desires healthier teeth and gums. These studies also show that the WP-450 is especially effective for those who have braces, implants, crowns, bridges, and other dental work. For these reasons, Waterpik is one of the most recommended brands by dental professionals. Design Features and Cleaning Accessories
Oral health benefits aside, the Waterpik WP-450 is also a complete device that is loaded with lots of great features. It includes four color-coded tips: - Jet Tip: Provides cleaning deep between teeth and below the gumline.
- Orthodontic Tip: Excellent for cleaning around braces.
- Pik-Pocket Tip: Delivers extra gentle deep cleaning below the gumline.
- Tongue Cleaner: Removes bacteria that causes bad breath.
The WP-450 also features an advanced ergonomic handle that is smaller than previous models and easier to hold. Refilling the reservoir is simple and can be completed in a snap, and since this dental water jet is rechargeable, you'll never need to buy new batteries. What's in the Box
Waterpik WP-450 Ultra Cordless Dental Water Jet, reservoir, and four color-coded tips (Jet Tip; Orthodontic Tip; Pik-Pocket Tip; and Tongue Cleaner).
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 135
 I wonder about other reviews September 1, 2009
The Geekster of Planetgeek.net (Phila, PA)
173 out of 177 found this review helpful
I was ambivalent about buying this based on the reviews that I have read. I will say up front I do not have a Waterpik that sits on my counter top and plugs into the wall socket. I had one once and will never own one again. You pull on the hose and the unit travels across the counter. No I found that I like the cordless ones better. I have own the Waterpik WP-360W. It was OK but the battery pretty much had to be charged every week if used daily. It held just enough water to get the job done, it was hard to fill with water under the bathroom sink and I got about 3 years use from it until the unit stop charging due to corrosion where the charger plugs into the unit(This is because water spills on the connection).
I then bought the Panasonic EW-1270AC. This was fine for travel but it had allot of problems like the water cap always falling off, water leaking out when you needed to store it in the suitcase(always had to keep it in a zip loc bag to prevent the remaining water that was always there even after emptying in sink), the tip always falling on the floor as the way it was to be stored should have held the tip better. Allot of germs on the floor. Plus the batteries were not rechargeable. So even after reading the reviews on the new Waterpik Cordless Dental Jet I bought one. For the life of me I could not understand why so many negative and mediocre reviews on this unit. But I figure it could not be that bad as it was the number one seller of cordless water jets. Here is a little contrast and compare on the reviews and my unit the WP-450 Ultra;
1. It is so loud it will wake anyone sleeping. Coffee grinder loud!
** Yes I guess it is loud as it is near you ear while using! But not that loud to me(i.e. I am a bit hard of hearing) My woman says it is not that loud and she has great hearing**
2. The reservoir is so small it runs out in 10 seconds.
** Maybe this user has a leak in his unit. I use mine for about 30 seconds until all food is removed and I still have half of the water left. And yes I am using the High pressure setting. **
3. The tip is so mobile (rotates all over the place), you can't control it.
** Mine doesn't. Of course I have only had it a month. **
4. It is poorly designed, too large, and difficult to hold (Can't imagine if you have small hands).
** I thought it was well ergonomically designed. I have nerve damage in my hand that makes it hard to hold on to things and get tops off of bottles but I had no problem holding the WP-450 Ultra. I think it is most excellent! **
5. Poor battery life, long charge time, no charge indicator. After two uses I needed to recharge! (yes I let it charge up initially for 16 hours!).
** I have only charged my unit for 8 hours and have been using once a day for a month. I has not slacked off one bit in pumping the water out. **
6. Expensive, Poor Value: Price is ~70% higher than the WP-360
** Yes that is usually the case for older models. They usually do cost less than newer models as the cost of production is higher than years ago. It is actually 61.4 % higher in cost. The old unit uses Ni-Cad batteries as the new one uses more expensive L-Ion or NiMH batteries hence the higher cost and the L-Ion battery can hold a charge longer. **
7. Poor Reservoir Capacity -only 120 ml or 20% less than the already-tiny WP-360's 150 ml
** I do not know how you can say that. I fill my units up to max and the new Water Jet holds twice the amount of water then the WP-360. Also I had to use a paper cup the fill up the old WP-360 **
8. Terrible portability, large/inefficient size, ungainly ergonomics
** Well it is not touted as a travel water jet just a cordless one for home use. The Panasonic however is a true Travel/Portable unit as advertised. **
9. Weak water stream.
** You've got to be kidding. It has two settings and is way better then the WP-360 and about the same pressure as the Panasonic model. Are you sure you have it charged up? **
10. Very bad. Main problem is the tip won't stay fixed, it keeps rotating, so it sprays water everywhere but your teeth.
** I have not observed this problem. My tips stays right where it should. I will report back if this changes. **
11. The reservoir is so small that it empties before you are ready to stop using it. It should be at least 2 1/2 times the size.
** I have to wonder what you are using this for. I use mine to remove the food particles from the gums and between teeth. When things stop coming out of the mouth am done. My dentist says I have the best gums of any patient he has in his practice and I only use this once a day before bed. **
It appears that the problem with the old WP-360 was the fact that the charger contacts on the front would get water inside no matter how careful one was and the metal from the charger was different from the metal that took the charger. What I observed on the WP-360 was dissimilar metal corrosion. What I observed on this new water jet was the charger contact is now enclosed in plastic and has been moved to the back of the unit where their is less chance of water getting in to the charger contacts.
Allot of people keep going on about the old WP-360 in this post about the batteries not holding a charge. I think most people probably keep the unit charger plug in while not in use. This will lead to what is called a memory problem with Ni-Cad batteries. Ni-Cad batteries should never be keep on a continuous charge as that will lead to the memory problem mentioned. It is best to have Ni-Cads discharge completely and then recharge them. L-Ion / NiMH batteries do not suffer from this problem that I know of, but it is always better to only charge any battery after it loses its charge. Continuous charging on batteries will lead to shorten battery life.
If I experience any problems with the Waterpic Water Jet WP-450 Ultra I will amend this review. I just can not understand all these bad negative reviews. If the unit was so bad why would it be the number seller when I bought it? No I do not work for Waterpic but I have used their products for years and have not had that many problems which is why I guess they are still number one in Oral Irragtor sales. I hardily recommend the WP-450 Ultra if you are looking for a cordless (not Travel sized) waterjet. This is hands down better then the old but still selling WP-360.
Great Product! November 24, 2008
Steve Woollard (Rockville, MD)
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
I purchased this Waterpik several weeks ago and could not be more pleased. I had read some negative reviews before and they were way of the mark. The tip does not turn when it is in your mouth unless maybe you mashed it against your tooth or something. It stays charged for a long time, easy to handle, the two setting are perfect as I prefer the lighter setting and it is just right. I had the prior model and this is a big improvement in handling it as it has a curved body now instead of straight. Also the tip release is farther away so you cannot accidently push it when using it like I did a few times with the old one. Also the on off switch is easier to use than before. Can't think of anything that can be improved!
Best cordless out there! February 2, 2008
Lisa Redmond (Marina, CA. United States)
14 out of 17 found this review helpful
I highly recommend this one and I consider myself an expert on waterpiks!
The only tiny issue I have is the tank needs to be refilled often, but it's so easy to do, it's really no problem. The power is great and holds a charge for a long time. Excellent product!!!!!!!!!!!
Love this portable Waterpik October 10, 2008
Haines4Health (Naperville, IL USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
When I first took this cordless Waterpik out of the box, I thought, "What good can this do?" Then I tried it and I love it! It travels easily, holds a charge for up to a week, and is a pretty powerful little tool. I wear braces, so this has really been a life-saver for me. I keep it at work and use it daily after lunch.
Thank God they finally figured this out. April 25, 2010
M. Neustadt (Baltimore, MD United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
For several years my dentist has been encouraging me to use a Waterpik since I have a receding gum line and pockets around several crowns. I've tried to use a conventional Waterpik but I have found it frustrating and awkward to use. We have little counter space in our bathroom so it's difficult to find a place to rest the base. I just feel it is poorly designed. So I stick with using it for a few weeks then give up. My wife is in the same boat.
I've had this new cordless Waterpik for several weeks and I am extremely happy with it. It takes up very little room on the counter. It is very easy and comfortable to use. I find the water reservoir is the perfect size. It holds just the right amount of water for me to clean all my teeth. It is a significant improvement to have the entire unit built into the handle. It is much easier to control the stream of water and keep it from spraying all over the bathroom. Because this unit is so easy to use, I now use it daily as my dentist recommends. I recently took it with me on a business trip which also went off without a hitch. Whatever other design problems Waterpik has had in the past, I think they have solved them with this model. If your dentist recommends that you use a Waterpik, this is the one to buy. I can't say anything about its durability since I've only had it for about a month. But given the value I am getting out of it, I won't mind replacing it if and when it breaks. It is an excellent appliance.
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