Found a new dentist, she advised early stage periodontal desease with gaps up to 4. Bought a WaterPik, followed her presription, checkup today - all better 2s and 3s. Will use it for the rest of my life.
I have been using Waterpik for over 12 years and my gums have gone from bad to healthy! The unit worked fine for 12 years of twice-daily use plus a fair amount of abuse. Finally I got a new one and I expect another 12 years. Get one, start with a low intensity setting, build up to 10 over a couple weeks, and your gums will be healthy again (plus your mouth will be cleaner than ever)!
I bought this new Waterpik as a replacement for an older version that I had. I temporarily had gotten a non-Waterpik brand to use, but was unhappy with it. So I bought my "brand name" Waterpik and am so happy with it. It makes my mouth and teeth feel so clean and is helping with the plaque on dental checkups. I'll never try another brand. Thank you.
Recommended by my dentist. Bought and used daily for ten days then back to dentist...she was amazed at how much better my gums looked. I'm hooked. Use it daily and love it.