I purchased this for the first time and I noticed an almost immediate improvement in my oral health. The hard to reach places that dental floss was not reaching improved within a couple of weeks of daily use. My dentist recommended I use Listerine instead of water, so I have been doing that. I do rinse out the Waterpik regularly. No complaints!
It is pretty heavy and bulky. Not a good product for the elderly or persons with small hands. I need to refill water halfway through brushing even on the lowest setting.
I have not traveled with it so cannot address that issue.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from waterpik.comBy Waterpik Product Support, January 10, 2025
Hello Dottiedaddy- Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the WP-580 model. We're sorry to hear that it feels bulky for you. You might prefer one of our countertop models instead. Please note that we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're interested. For further information, feel free to call us at 1-800-525-2774 or email smreviews@waterpik.com.