3 kids in braces... Waterpik options?

[descovy]

I have 3 kids in braces at the same time. Lucky me! The dentist is recommending a Waterpik.

From what I remember, a Waterpik is something personal like a toothbrush. You put the whole wand in your mouth.

What are my options for multiple users? The cordless ones are $35-$40 and have mediocre reviews. The classic ones with the tank are $45-$50 but also would take a lot of counter space to have 3 of them. Is there an option to have multiple wands to one tank? I am googling with little success.

If you have several people in the household using a Waterpik, what are your suggestions?

 

[bigbabyblues]

It's been awhile, but the water pick I had came with two different wands, and they may sell replacements. It wasn't cordless though.

 

[Nette]

The one we have has 4 heads:

http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-WP-1...=UTF8&qid=1346512936&sr=8-1&keywords=waterpik

 

[eebadeeba]

I think you would order just one unit, then additional braces tips.

http://www.waterpik.com/oral-health/products/dental-water-flosser/

 

[descovy]

Thank you. Somehow I never came across the photo with the accessory door open to see the different tips.

Yesterday I picked up the "classic" at Target. I was disappointed because it had basically 1 every use tip. And the tank didn't have a cover. The tip also didn't come off simply.

I couldn't imagine all 3 using the one waterpik. I also couldn't imagine having 3 separate machines on the counter.

I just picked up this new model at Target. (I work there, so the discount equalled amazon) What a difference!!!!

For now they will use the regular, ortho, and one of the other tips. This new machine has an eject button thatbthe classic did not. I was able to find a 2pk ortho tip set on amazon that are color coded..

Thanks for the help!

 

[4nana]

The one we have has 4 heads:

http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-WP-1...=UTF8&qid=1346512936&sr=8-1&keywords=waterpik

Altho I don't have braces , I bgt. this one at my dentist office with her recommendation. As all piks, it can be a lil messy if not careful, but does a really good job.

 

[Janepod]

I'd be less concerned about them sharing the unit (they're brothers, they're going to give each other every germ anyway) and more about the WaterPik squirt fights they're going to have.