Replacement Tips for a Waterpik Dental Water Jet Toothbrush

The Waterpik Water Flosser tools are a unique combination of dental hygiene and convenience. Like high-pressure water jets found in a drive-through car wash, the Waterpic tools shoot a stream of water between teeth to clean off bacteria and food particles. They are easier to use and more effective than traditional string floss. For those who have to protect crowns or dental work from the damage that string floss could create, the tool is a perfect device for superior oral care. The models of the Waterpik Water Jet Toothbrush come with different style tips, each of which performs a specific oral hygiene task. The tips snap on and off the tool easily.

Classic Water Jet Tips

• The classic water jet tips direct a tiny stream of high pressure water between teeth where traditional brushing fails to reach. Dental studies show that cavities and dental problems originate in areas that contain high levels of corrosive bacteria or food debris. The water jet tips are available in standard and high-pressure models to effectively clean every mouth.

Plaque Seeker Tips

• Waterpic's "Plaque Seeker" tips feature a small nylon bristle brush at the end of the traditional water pic tip. In some cases, the water stream is not enough to remove dental plaque build-up. For back teeth that are hard to reach, and which perform the majority of the work grinding food into small pieces, the "Plaque Seeker" tip allows the user to scrub between teeth, and remove a majority of the plaque and bacterial buildup.

Toothbrush Style Tips

• The toothbrush tip combines the shape of a toothbrush with the Waterpic cleansing action. Like washing a car with a brush that has the hose attached to it, the combination of a gentle nylon brush with constant flow of water gives the surface of teeth a superior brushing.

Tongue Cleaning Tips

• Dental studies support the idea that oral bacteria also breeds on the tongue. To clean the tongue muscle simply and gently, Waterpik created the tongue cleaner tips. Enhanced by a constant stream of water, the tongue cleaner brushes the surface and side of the tongue, washing away bacteria that can breed after a meal or overnight as a person sleeps.