Water Piks

[Baitball Blogger]

What's on the market these days? I have someone who just learned they have a grand plus in dental work to pay for because they brush, but, apparently flossing, not so good.

[Scuba]

1. You don't have to floss all your teeth.

Just the ones you want to keep.

[CurtEastPoint]

2. I got one and it really helps w/gum health. Highly endorse!

I got this one: http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-WP-100-Ultra-Water-Flosser/dp/B000GLRREU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362007948&sr=8-1&keywords=water+pik

[Baitball Blogger]

3. I'm going to send it as a gift.

I could swear someone in the Lounge mentioned another brand sometime late last year, back when Lynnesin was still around.

[a la izquierda]

4. I LOVE mine.

It's kind of addictive.

[Baitball Blogger]

5. I haven't seen you in a while.

Where have you been posting?

[a la izquierda]

6. I hide out here...

And sometimes in Photography and Latin America. Too much drama everywhere else. Mostly I've been super busy with work. How are you?

[Baitball Blogger]

7. Pretty good, over here.

I've been busy buttoning up a few projects. If something exciting comes up in Latin America, PM me.

[a la izquierda]

12. Well, i just heard Chávez died.

Waiting on confirmation.

[Baitball Blogger]

13. Wow. I expect to find that on the Latest Page!

[a la izquierda]

14. Yeah, I guess it was a false alarm.

This place will go bananas when he dies.

[Major Nikon]

8. Flossing is arguably more important than brushing

Brushing prevents certain types of cavities, but if you visit the dentist every few years it's unlikely you'll lose a tooth to it. Flossing affects teeth and gum health.

Water piks aren't really a good substitute for flossing. It's kind of like the sprayer on your sink. It's great for removing the big stuff, but to actually clean thoroughly you need something to contact the surface and break the bond between food and your teeth and gums.

Fortunately for me when I was in my early 20's I worked with a lot of guys in their 40's and 50's who were having very expensive and painful teeth and gum work done. Two of them described the process of going to a periodontist and having their gums sliced open and peeled back one quarter at a time. I made up my mind that I didn't want to be in their situation when I got to their age. Now that I am I'm glad I've taken good care of my teeth. Except for my wisdom teeth I have all the originals and they are all in good shape.

[Baitball Blogger]

11. Sometimes the early lesson is the best.

Wake up calls are sometimes painful.

[CurtEastPoint]

9. And warm up the water and put some mouthwash in it. Tasty and feels great!

[Baitball Blogger]

10. Thanks CEP!

[In_The_Wind]

15. indeed