Waterpik WP-100 Ultra Water Flosser
103 reviews
Get a dis-recommendation!! – Get a dis-recommendation! I bought this expensive device on Amazon Germany and it did not work even once. I contacted the manufacturing company but they refuse to take responsibility. I found many more opinions about the manufacturer's bad service. Unfortunately, I bought another device like this this time on Amazon USA - it also came to me but it… Read more
didn't work. I took both devices to my dentist, who is a senior at Tel Aviv University in the dental department, and she is very familiar with devices of this type. She was also amazed when both devices These did not work. Therefore, after throwing away a lot of money, I advise you not to purchase this device. Only a company that does not believe in its products refuses to give a warranty on new devices that it sold when they are broken. I am a journalist. If this were in my country, I would fight this company very publicly . More and more I am disappointed by bad products that are purchased on Amazon. It seems to me that it is better to buy cheaply on Aliexpress and not lose hundreds of shekels on defective and poor quality products on Amazon.
Failed after 9 months use – Bought the product. It was packed away unused in its original packaging whilst I travelled and moved house. Opened it to use it eighteen months after purchase. It worked well for 9 months, then the on/off switch ceased to function. As it was outside the warranty period, the store I bought it from would not send it for replacement. Fair enough… Read more
I guess, but for the price paid, the product should work for longer than 9 months. Very disappointed in the quality.
This little ripper I love and appreciate so much !!! It spouts water onto my brand new all-on-six dental implants like a professional dentist with its light-weight wand. I use a whole tank on one clean and boy oh boy they look amazing and get so much food out of the crevices and gaps. I could never be without it now. Show details
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Price is too much – I had this for over 3 years now. I bought this because most of my family have crowns that cannot be flossed. I must see the plastic that this tank is made of is the cheapest one you can find as it simply eroded on the bottom and gone cloudy. There are definitely cheaper options out there most of the heads are a little bit useless. For a 150… Read more
dollars they could have made water tank out of melamine or plastic used for drinking bottles at least. Stupid me. Usage is once every 2 months
It failed and the company tried to fob me off – I bought this machine over a year ago after a dentists recommendation. I used it about once a week. It is probably better than floss in some respects but a lot worse in others as it does not remove much plaque, but it does get bits of food that hide in between teeth and gums. The water tube failed and came apart near the hand piece rendering the… Read more
machine useless and totally unusable. I phoned the company and they immediately tried to sell me parts when clearly the machine is faulty. In my opinion the machine is poor quality and the company avoids responsibility therefore I would not recommend the waterpik under any circumstances.
In-depth reviews
Great idea but flawed design – This was my first ever water flosser, and it made a huge difference. Traditional string/tape floss never worked for me because my teeth are tightly packed together. The water flosser has solved the problem, and for the first time in my life, I am on top of flossing. The dentist said I'm doing a great job! It has lots of different power levels, so… Read more
you can find the right setting for you to get the best clean without hurting yourself. I personally found 8-9 to be the strongest I can use without it hurting.
That said, there are several design flaws in this specific model, so I would recommend a different model instead. The water reservoir has a rubber seal at the bottom that prevents it from leaking while you refill it and transfer it back onto the flosser. However, after several weeks of use, the seal gets stuck in the open position, so it leaks and makes a mess each time you refill. To work around this, you have to use your finger to push it back down before refilling each time. I got a replacement and the problem quickly came back, so it seems to be bad design.
The other problem is the pause button on the handle. This is a good idea because you can quickly shut off the water if you get into a mess or just need to reposition the handle. However, after several weeks, the button starts getting stuck pushed in and won't pop out, making it impossible to use the flosser until you manage to pop it back out. The other Waterpik models use a different design for the pause button, so they might not have this problem.
Another issue is travel. The flosser is bulky and fiddly to pack away. The reservoir can't be inverted over the top of the flosser to save space. The tip, hosing, reservoir, and main unit all drip water, and after being shaken around in a car or plane, water drips spread all around it. It's best to put it in a water-tight container such as an extra large kitchen zip lock bag. Another model, the Waterpik Nano, can be transported in a more compact way, but I don't know whether it fixes the dripping problem.
The last issue is the power cord is not as durable as I would have liked. I keep the flosser at the back of my countertop to save bench space when not in use, but the power cord eventually split. A better design would be to have either a stronger cord with more flexibility or at least have it come out at an angle that doesn't get in the way as much. This won't be a problem if you leave a gap behind it.
Pros: * Various power levels to suit everyone * Very strong power if you need it * Dentist is happy * Great if you struggle with string or tape floss
Cons: * Pause button gets stuck and won't pop back out * Water reservoir leaks while refilling * Bad for travel (big, bulky and drips water) * Power cord damaged
Awesome product – I bought a cordless Waterpik previously which was clumsy, had poor flow rate and the water container was far too small. Given I have a few gum pockets that are hard to clean regularly I really needed a decent water flosser, so I decided to try this one. IT WORKS. Lowest setting for gum pockets with the pik pocket tip is perfect, and if you… Read more
crank it right up to 10 with the jet tip it's like a gum massage! I brush my teeth for about 3-4 minutes before I use this water flosser and there are still little bits of trapped food that come out. It's amazing what gets stuck around your teeth that you can't see. The length of time the water lasts for was far superior to the cordless models, and lid storage for your flossing tips is very handy. I found the machine itself a little noisy but certainly not annoyingly so. I used to be a tape floss and mouthwash-swishy kind of person but not any more. I wouldn't want to be without this Waterpik now, I've used it every evening since I bought it. If you are on the fence about buying one just do it!
depending on your teeth; mandatory for good oral health – You'll know if you need this unit if you use it and it yields a lot of food from between the teeth. Some people's teeth naturally grab a lot more food and hold onto it than others. For me, this will get things that thorough flossing will not remove. It's critical to get the bits of food left over--particularly before bed. Only then can… Read more · 1
biological balance occur, which is a state where the flow of saliva in the mouth is repairing the teeth through the night. If your mouth is full of food particles from the day's feeding when you retire, then the saliva has to do a plumbing job instead of a restorative one. All dentists know this--it is dental 101--but it rarely gets mentioned amongst all of the hype over this or that brush and its features, and the need for professionals to keep filling teeth.
Waterpik is the most powerful of the oral water blasters that I have found. Stick clear of the Oral B station, which is absolutely lame and has nowhere near the power of this unit. When you get used to it, you will want power. Also stick clear of toothbrushes that have ultrasound as they can be detrimental to cellular health. For that matter so can the ridiculous brushes that expose you to microwave radiation when talking between base and brush. Kitsch, stupid, unnecessary and unhealthy.
The power makes this the best unit. However, there are downsides. Firstly, the hose always seems to be a little short lived--the first part of the unit to go. If it lasts you a couple of years you are doing well. Further, this later model unit is worse than the older water piks in terms of the operation of the sealing rubber at the base of the water reservoir, which tends to leak pretty early on. Leaking will get messy and release too much water oveer the top of the unit. You can circumvent this before filling by pushing down on the rubber from above and pushing it flush against the blue plastic of the reservoir, but this is a pain. Design flaw.
Positive reviews
easy to use – Never liked to floss and even with floss products like "Piksters", I didn't feel they were fully getting the food sediment and controling the plaque. With the water pic it really has been a joy to use and has kept the teeth very clean. Buy the ULTRA model WP-100 as the earlier cheaper ones were a little primitive and problematic. Show details
Product is great. After sales service is nonexistent – We bought our Waterpik and after 2 weeks unfortunately it was dropped and the tank cracked. Rang customer service who said they had them in stock. After a week rang again and they said they didn't have one and couldn't source one. Left with no alternative but to buy another whole unit. No issue with product but ended up having to pay for two. Show details
Flosser – I love this product so easy to use and teeth feel great after use would recommend this product to anyone that always loves to floss there teeth works great i have a rechargeable one Show details
Negative reviews
Cleans very well, but bulky and messy – Don't get me wrong, this unit does the job very well. But be prepared for an alarming amount of water everywhere, the noise of the unit, and the size of it on your countertop. Show details
The unit is amazing, the hose however fails prematurely – The Waterpik water flosser workes beautifully and is very effective at getting under the gums to clean out bacteria. Even after using string floss you will see the waterpik remove additional debris from your mouth. I would give this unit a 5 star review, had it not been for the POOR quality hose and handle that either leak, or fail prematurely… Read more
well before the unit itself.
It's disappointing to see companies create such a good product, only for that product to be let down severely by cheap quality components that once fail the unit is unusable until a replacement is found. Sadly, there are no upgrade options which means I can only replace the broken hose and handle with another poor unit which will also fail prematurely simply adding to landfill - Utterly pathetic!
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Works well…until it doesn’t – I’ve had two Waterpiks. They have both been great until they stopped working prematurely. The first one after 12 months and the second one after 3 months. They are quite expensive so I’d expect them to last longer than 3 months. I tried contacting the company but no response Show details
Recent reviews
Stopped working after six months and could get no response from the manufacturer to cover warranty – It worked fine and I really liked using it but one morning it was dead. I charged it up for 24 hours and still dead. I wrote to the distributor, Church and Dwight to enquire about repair or replacement and got no reply. Two weeks later I wrote again and that was a week ago and still no response so I do not recommend purchasing this brand in Australia Show details
Look for something else – When working it is ok, though the tube from the unit to the handpiece does tangle eaisly. However after 6 months mine just refused to turn on one morning. I would have expected a reasonably expensive product to last longer Show details
Didn't last the warranty period – The water tube ended up kinking, stopping the water flow, then had a hole, making it unusable. I then bought the cordless one and it only lasted 18 months out of a two year warranty. It was replaced without fuss at Chemist Warehouse with receipt. Also the battery is not replaceable, so not environmentally friendly.
What kind of service is this..warranty replacement 4-6 weeks – Bought a WP-560. After 10 months it would no longer hold it’s charge. Called Waterpik customer service and was told to cut the cord and send photos of that as well as the unit and they would replace it under warranty. So far it is 26 days and they tell me I need to wait 4-6 weeks for a warranty replacement. If I can do without the Waterpik for 6… Read more
weeks then I figure I don’t need one..question why did I buy it..well, NEVER again Their after sales service is shocking.Maybe they need a wake up call from Fair Trading. They only send orders to their warehouse once a month. This does not sound like fair business to me
worked well but unreliable – The waterpik works as described and does take getting use to. After a few months the first one failed and was replaced by shaver shop. The second one failed less than a year later. I contacted shaver shop online and was offered a replacement. I went to the local shaver shop for replacement and was told they were out of stock and they couldn't get… Read more
one. I did get a refund but had just bought new replacement heads which are now useless. The online service was good but the shop service not so good. I can buy from an alternative company but the price is now much higher and I am reluctant due to the two failures in the warranty period. Thought it was made in the USA but it is made in China. I have now purchased A Panasonic to replace the waterpik. I will review the panasonic for comparison at a later date.
Broke in 3 days – I always wanted a water flosser and finally got one for Mother’s Day. It was wonderful and left my teeth so clean…the first three times. Then it stopped working altogether. Very disappointed given the price. Show details
Excellent design, poor quality manufacture – The Waterpik has been fantastic - my teeth stay cleaner for longer, better than floss. It is easy to use, with adjustable pressure. Unfortunately, I have had two Waterpik units fail within 3 months of purchase during the past year. In both cases the switch appears to have failed. I don't think this is acceptable, and will most likely seek a refund when I return the current model, as it is just not reliable. Show details
the biggest piece of crap ever bought – water pours out of handpiece empties tank in seconds took it back they claimed it work tried once more same thing happened. my dentist recomended it what apiece of junk
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Very low quality – Total waste of money. I got the first one and it lasted a year and a half before it stopped working completely. I got another one as a mothers day present (for more than $200) and the toothbrush broke 2 days ago. Did not even last a year. I'm just waiting to have time to call the company. Show details
Complete waste of money – Water pressure is low even when on the highest setting; it is just as effective to mouth wash with water. I find it very difficult to believe that oral professionals would recommend this product. Show details
An effective alternative – This Waterpik does help to get some stuff out between teeth. The water flow is adjustable. It can be very strong if you needed. The only problem is the water tank is a bit small, so if your water flow is high the water will run out quickly. Otherwise, happy about the performance. Show details
Great during orthodontic treatment – My 8 year old started orthodontic treatment this year and it was taking such a long time for me to pick all the food around her fixed appliance and I was fishing out big chunks of food each time. I was sceptical about this waterpik but it has made cleaning so much quicker and easier. My 8 year old is able to use it on her own and so she’ll get… Read more
all the big bits of food out first and then I go over her teeth with floss and brushes.
I don’t think it’s a substitute for flossing but a good adjunct. I guess if you don’t floss at all then it’s better than doing nothing at all.
So 4 stars because it’s certain made things easier and 1 star off because it’s not a full flossing substitute and if you don’t have much bench space in the bathroom then it is a bit cumbersome finding somewhere to put it.
Effective Oral Hygiene – I never thought there was so much debri left, after brushing....This Oral Irrigation system is perfect. Powerful yet gentle, cleans by blasting away bits of food from between teeth and gums. I found it especially good for cleaning after eating grains and seeds.....those poppy seeds and course ground peppercorns are hard to extract by brushing… Read more
only. Comes with several attachments which can be kept in the lid. I use lukewarm water, with an added splash of mouthwash like PLAX or Savacol Pressing the button to STOP the outflow is counter intuitive, but you learn quickly after you get squirted.....Hahaha Highly recommended
Fantastic for braces! – I purchased this as I was struggling to floss with braces. It worked wonderfully and was a quick and easy part of my oral hygiene routine. When my braces were removed my dentist commented on how I didn’t have much plaque build up after 12 months without traditional flossing. Highly recommend for those with braces however since my braces have been removed I use normal floss with I believe is the best option. Show details
DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY – It’s a clattertrap and produces minimal pressure. Had to floss with tape after using it. Should have bought a Philips. It gets one star because I can’t give it less. Show details
Expensive but probably good – My husband bought it. He is quite happy. But it is quite noisy which I don't like and water can splash everywhere if you are not careful. He likes it but I would just use a thread floss. Show details
Totally useless – You know all those kitchen gadgets that you have in your kitchen drawers and never use, well this is the equivalent in your bathroom drawer. Great in theory but in actuality it did less than dental tape. I expected my teeth to at least feel cleaner than using tape but that wasn’t the case . I would save your money and buy a good quality dental… Read more
tape and a good quality toothbrush and just replace it regularly . Definitely not worth the hype and very messy to use.... expect to spend time cleaning sinks etc .
This is a decent product – This electric tooth brush is decent at most not the best one i have ever but i did get a bargain so i could not refuse it brushes in brittle formation and sometimes hard on your gum Show details
The best invention by far for people with braces! – I have had braces for a year and a half now and should have them for another estimated half a year. The Waterpik ensures that my mouth is clean, and no food that may be stuck behind my braces. Show details
Did not find it useful at all – I Found it to be useless Interdental pixsters and floss work much better total waste of money in my opinion
Great device – For sure has improved my oral health. You would need to use it to see how much stuff actually is stuck in the teeth and gums that one probably isn’t aware of. I like that it’s a strong running machine that is consistent with each use. Has many different tools for different purposes so is nice to have those options. The only downside is… Read more
there aren’t enough places in the lid to store the tools so there is one extra that just gets shoved in there. Not a big deal though. A good machine. Happy I have it and highly recommend.
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