How to Water Floss
Flossing is Important to Your Daily Oral Health Routine
But string flossing can be awkward, messy, and hard to do right. If you are looking for an effective alternative to string floss, you can floss with water instead!
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How to Use a Waterpik Water Flosser in 6 Simple Steps
Step 1
Fill the reservoir with warm water and place firmly on the base.
Step 2
Select a tip and click into the handle.
Note: If this is the first use, set the pressure control dial to high. Point the tip into the sink and turn on until water flows. Turn the unit off.Step 3
Start with the lowest pressure setting, lean over the sink, place tip in your mouth.
Step 4
Turn unit on. Close lips enough to prevent splashing, let water flow from your mouth into sink.
Step 5
Aim the tip at the gumline.
Step 6
When finished, turn unit off and use the tip eject button to remove the tip.
Depending on the Waterpik Water Flosser model, you can use the in-handle pause or on/off switch to stop water flow if needed. You can also aim the tip using the rotating base. (These features are not available on all models.)
