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Originally Posted by princesslinda  Jerry, thanks for your recommendation...i've always wondered how well they worked. I always dread anything to do with the dentist myself...like you, I had some bad experiences in the "old days." Was it at all painful to your gums? |
Well, the box the waterpik comes in says "some bleeding is normal" for the first two weeks of use. It took 2 days to get used to the waterpik. I made a mess of the bathroom at first since I sprayed water mixed with mouthwash everywhere. The only time I felt some discomfort was the first attempt. My gums are already getting firmer. I was amazed at how well it cleans in between your teeth. Once you use this you won't need to floss.
Here's how I use it. I mix water, one cap full of hydrogen peroxide, and one cap full of listerine moutwash. I glide the
waterpik nozlle along my gum line inside and outside. When you do this tilt your mouth to the sink so the water can drain out of your mouth. I then use the waterpik to clean my bottom teeth on the inside of my mouth. I've got some crowding there that has always been tough to clean. The waterpik cleans it well though.
You will be amazed at how well this works. Good luck, let me know how you make out.
My bleeding stopped the third day.
