Hydro Floss Oral Irrigator

by hydrofloss

Product Features

• The New Generation of Oral Irrigators BETTER THAN WATERPIK 44% greater reduction in plaque & calculus

Product Description

-Uses electromagnetic charge on water, which in turn is more effective for cleaning -More effective than Water Pik -Adjustable power settings Authorized Distributor

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 4 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0016JHFUM
• UPC: 804879180654 892646001288
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,270 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #12 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Oral Hygiene > Oral Irrigators

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

82 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars HYDROFLOSS LOSS, July 5, 2009

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Jerry H. Bond - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hydro Floss Oral Irrigator (Health and Beauty)

An early and simple modification on the Hydrofloss by the user might double the life of the unit. I've gone through three in the past five years. The last two were because of the same problem. When the hose on my second Hyrdofloss sprung a leak and began squirting a stinging stream of water in my eyes and ears, I blamed it on kittens who love to chew things. Every repair effort I attempted failed. I've repaired all sorts of larger pressure hoses. This one stumped me. This hose is not replaceable. When the hose on Hydrofloss number three started squirting water from exactly the same place as number two - and after only 12 months of use - I could not blame it on my cats because they had been banned from my bathroom. Upon closer inspection, I discovered the problem. The pulsating water pump causes the hose to vibrate vigorously. My hoses had been slightly rubbing against the top edge of the water reservoir while in use and eventually wore through the hose. I've tried several different oral irrigators and Hydrofloss works best for me. It does everything it is advertised to do and does it quite well. Unfortunately, to insure continued sales, it appears that an intentional shelf life has been built into these devices. Their limited warranty is 12 months for a reason. I'll buy Hydrofloss number four and split a 6-inch piece of silicone tubing lengthwise and place it around the hose starting at where it exits the pump housing. This might work. Then again, it might not. I certainly have enough spare parts in my Hydrofloss junk yard to work with, but before I do anything, I owe my cats an apology.

100 of 103 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely pleased, March 12, 2007

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D. Harrell (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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I purchased the HydroFloss from my dentist after having repeated trouble with a WaterPik Ultra which I had previously purchased on Amazon. My dentist sold me the HydroFloss for $80, but I would gladly pay the $99 with free shipping. This product is so superior to the WaterPik...and so much more dependable. The water tank is larger, the cords are longer, and it never hesitates or shuts down due to low water levels. The pressure adjustment choices are excellent and there is no drippage from the handle or the tank. The tips that come with the unit are fine for most uses, even getting into the gums. If you want to massage the gum line, then I would suggest also purchasing the "Pocket Pal Jet Tips" which have rubber tips. Don't bother with the "Sulcus" tips because they are not rubber coated and are very sharp. The only negative about this unit is the noise. It is louder and more high-pitched than the WaterPik, but that's a small inconvenience compared to its excellent performance. I don't have any opinion regarding the claim that magnets cause an ion change in the water...it's not detectable. I will wait and see what the verdict is on the health of my teeth and gums at my next checkup, but I'm betting it will be positive!

59 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cleans wonderfully, noise not bad. Buy "Pocket Pal Tips" to complete, May 23, 2008

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I love this product. It makes my teeth, and especially my gumlines, feel very smooth and free of debris. This is an excellent addition to using a good toothbrush, such as a Sonicare. The fine, high speed water jet cleans between teeth in difficult to reach areas. I think it works better than flossing, as it seems to reach more surface areas than I can contact with any flossing technique. I most like the way it cleans just below the gumline, where food and plaque can lodge out of reach of other cleaning methods.

I was concerned, after reading some reviews here, that I wouldn't be able to use the product without hearing protection! There may have been a change in design, or perhaps some users had defective units, because as far as I can tell, the volume level is nominal. It makes a swooshing water sound along with a high pitch mechanical sound, but it is less noisy overall than my Sonicare toothbrush. It is not disturbing to me at all.

I recommend this product for a feeling of good oral health care! It is a far superior tool than any traditional hand operated objects. I will very likely always own and use something like this.

I strongly recommend buying the Hydrofloss "Pocket Pal" Jet Tips, for an additional $9.95. These have soft, flexible tips that work better than the plain, blunt, hard plastic tips which come standard with the unit. I suppose the "Pocket Pal" name refers to gum pockets, and I do not have any deep gum pockets (your dentist will tell you if you have these). Nevertheless, I find these tips more comfortable and more effective over all. I never bother with the regular and use the massage tips exclusively. If you are going to invest $99 on an oral irrigator, it makes sense to put in a few dollars more to have the nicer attachments. I have another Amazon reviewer to thank for alerting me to this option, and wish to pass on the good advice!