Have you ever heard the age-old saying, "Only floss the teeth you want to keep?"  I have, and honestly it worries me a little.  Regular flossing has been shown to keep more than just your teeth and gums healthy too.  I've read that when your teeth and gums are inflamed and unhealthy, that this condition can spread to other parts of your body as well.

I am admittedly not a great flosser and have a really hard time reaching my back teeth effectively.  I also have a permanent retainer on the inside of my bottom teeth which compounds the flossing problems.  I've always wanted to try a water jet dental cleaner, for I've heard that they are truly amazing, but I never knew where to look or which model was the one to buy.

Well, leave it to Hammacher Schlemmer, a company that offers only the best and most unique products for sale.  They steered me in the right direction by sending me The Best Water Jet Dental Cleaner to review.  Keep reading to learn more!

This water jet dental cleaner earned the highest rating from the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it thoroughly cleaned between teeth and along gumlines and was the most comfortable to use.  The Best Water Jet Dental Cleaner is clinically proven to remove 99.9% of plaque in three seconds, thanks to 5-90 psi water pressure and 1,200 pulses per minute that reach between teeth and below the gumline--areas neglected by traditional brushing and flossing.

Panelists lauded The Best model for being comfortable to hold and gentle on the gums, thanks to a slim, ergonomic handle and 10 water pressure settings.  Unlike lesser models that were difficult to use, panelists agreed that The Best model was the easiest to fill with water and its attachments removed and inserted with minimal effort.  Recording a perfect score for features, The Best Water Jet Dental Cleaner was the only unit with an attachment for cleaning braces, and it also comes with a tongue cleaner, toothbrush head, and a gentle-cleaning tip.

My husband, Michael, has been a little concerned about the health of his gums since every now and then when he brushes, they bleed a little.  We both jumped at the chance to give The Best Water Jet Dental Cleaner a try after seeing the claim that this water jet guarantees healthier gums in only 14 days!

Water flossing for about a minute a day comfortably removes up to 99.9% of plaque from treated areas and gently massages the gums to improve overall oral health.  The Best Water Jet Dental Cleaner is clinically proven to be up to twice as effective as string floss at improving gum health, and three times as effective as string floss for cleaning plaque and debris around braces, which I especially liked because of my permanent retainer.  Unfortunately, I can tell already that Riley will be needing braces when she gets older, and it's great to know The Best Water Jet Dental Cleaner will effectively remove the built-up plaque and food stuffs that get stuck in braces all too easily.

Perhaps my favorite feature of The Best Water Jet Dental Cleaner is the myriad of tips that comes with this unit.  The six unique tips each have a different and important function so that you always receive the exact level of cleaning you desire. The six tips include the Plaque Seeker Tip, Classic Jet Tip, Tongue Cleaner, Orthodontic Tip, Pik Pocket Tip, and Toothbrush Tip.

The Plaque Seeker Tip removes plaque in hard-to-reach areas around implants, crowns, bridges and other dental work.  For healthier gums, the Classic Jet Tip does the job, while the Tongue Cleaner removes bacteria from your tongue to help freshen breath.

Those who wear braces will appreciate the Orthodontic Tip for it's three times as effective as floss when it comes to removing plaque around braces.  The Pik Pocket Tip gently delivers medicine and rinses deep below the gumline.  Last but not least, the Toothbrush Tip delivers the convenience of brushing and water flossing at the same time.

My family hasn't had the chance to try out all six tips yet, but I do admit that I prefer the Classic Jet Tip and Toothbrush Tip so far.  The Tongue Cleaner is perfect for delivering a quick touch-up throughout the day to make sure your breath doesn't offend.

Since my husband and I both have very different comfort levels when it comes to our teeth, I'm thankful that The Best comes complete with 10 adjustable water-pressure settings for optimal control.  Select a personalized setting between 10 to 90 PSI with 1,200 pulses per minute to keep your gums healthy.

Now that I've been using The Best Water Jet Dental Cleaner from Hammacher Schlemmer, my teeth feel much cleaner and my gums are a bright pink.  You know that fresh from the dentist feeling your teeth have after a professional cleaning?  Well, this is definitely the next best thing...and you don't have to wait six months to feel that way either!  :big grin:

I highly recommend The Best Water Jet Dental Cleaner from Hammacher Schlemmer if you are looking for the perfect, all-around holiday present for absolutely anyone on your shopping list.  Everyone has teeth and everyone enjoys a healthy smile.  Give your loved ones the gift of healthy teeth and gums this Christmas and watch them thank you all year long!

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