My 13 yr old just got braces. Would this be a helpful product in keeping his teeth clean?
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Yes, but ask their orthodontist since everyone with braces may have a different situation.
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Absolutely! You should check with his orthodontist about adding fluoride or other tooth protective rinses - but even with plain water, this is great for braces because the powered liquid rinse goes places the braces prevent a brush from reaching.
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As far as the waterpik part yes, you will need to watch tooth brush heads. This unit has 2 heads for the water vey nice
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You couldn't find a better product. It comes bundled with a special attachment for braces.
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Yes it would be a good thing for him to have. I had braces (granted 20 years ago) but a normal manual toothbrush was hard to use to keep food out of my braces at the time. I think an electric toothbrush is what you will need and this one has 2 settings a low setting and a high setting and the high one really works great on getting stubborn food out.
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I would check the literature sent with the item. We were told to start out gradually and build up to 8-10 hours per day. Do not leave the brace on all the time...
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I brought it for my niece because she has braces on her teeth. She says it's great and easly to use after she got use to using it.
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I'm an adult but my mouth is pretty tiny. I don't think a 12 yr old will have any problem using this. I'm not sure why you'd want to wear it during the day... if clenching is a problem during the day cognitive behavioural therapy would be better since you can *consciously* be aware of it.To those who get months of use out of this you must not really be grinders! I can at most get 4 days use out of one before it becomes too thin/distorted to work. If I push it past that it doesn't stop me from grinding my teeth. I know because my hubby let's me know!
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No. It is not for daily use. It's for "occasional in between dentists visits" I used it with a polished and it worked quite well. Unfortunately half of them we're dried up so I had to exchange them. So beware...
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My son is 2 years old and he uses it on the lower setting. The higher one is too strong for him and his tender gums. The hadnle can be a little wide for smaller hands, so at first, He letme brush for him, but then he wanted to do it himself..he likes the littel "music" that declares he's done.
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This is to protect teeth during sports (such as martial arts) not to fix teeth. This product is very soft and used over braces. This is not for orthodontic treatment
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I have not tried it without the braces. Its basic use is to protect mouth areas from brace wires and brackets that are causing pain. It starts out soft, then rubberizes a bit. I stick it into the brace to hold it in place. Its a bit like keeping a piece of gum in your mouth. Therefore, It should be used in a non visible place. Unfortunately, front bottom teeth are not an ideal spot.
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I dont think it would hurt your braces as they are thin and not tight fighting but you should probably ask your dentist.
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Definitely supplementary! Doesn't replace brushing at all. Because I have braces, flossing is super time consuming... I use the water pic to get stuff out of my braces and out from between my teeth when I don't have time to floss.
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My son is 12 and uses this for his braces. He has enough water to clean his top and bottom. However, I think this is personal preference. I have the traditional countertop tank model which holds more that this portable model. I will use an entire tank of water just for my top teeth. And then refill and use another tank of water on my bottom. As for the floss head being floppy... none of our heads ever pop out, whether it's the portable or the counter model. They click in and don't come out until you pull them out.
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Not sure? I started using a children's toothbrush, but now use my electric toothbrush. May just be a sales gimmick? But the toothpaste is awesome!
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I used it for my 2YO. It was a fun motivation for brushing, but they were a little freaked out by the noise at first. I think it's intended for a little bit older kids...your call.
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I use it daily for cleaning along with Oral-B floss. It cleans your teeth well and gives them a freshly polished (just from the dentist) feeling that handheld toothbrushes cannot.
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What do you man by model? I will say this is good for kids and adults, it has three different little sticks, one is for the tongue, the other one is a pressure that works really good for braces when they cant floss ,good or for kids that dont like flossing, a dentist recommended me this and this is a great product, no need for batteries this one you just connect it on the wall. Trust me i give this a 10 +++ , what i liked was that when this stop working i called the main company and they sent me a new one and it is still working till today, great customer service, just save your receipt if you buy one!!! for kids i add warm water and less than half cup of scope! What do you man by model? I will say this is good for kids and adults, it has three different little sticks, one is for the tongue, the other one is a pressure that works really good for braces when they cant floss ,good or for kids that dont like flossing, a dentist recommended me this and this is a great product, no need for batteries this one you just connect it on the wall. Trust me i give this a 10 +++ , what i liked was that when this stop working i called the main company and they sent me a new one and it is still working till today, great customer service, just save your receipt if... » Read More What do you man by model? I will say this is good for kids and adults, it has three different little sticks, one is for the tongue, the other one is a pressure that works really good for braces when they cant floss ,good or for kids that dont like flossing, a dentist recommended me this and this is a great product, no need for batteries this one you just connect it on the wall. Trust me i give this a 10 +++ , what i liked was that when this stop working i called the main company and they sent me a new one and it is still working till today, great customer service, just save your receipt if you buy one!!! for kids i add warm water and less than half cup of scope! « Show Less
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Hi--I've been using this for years, and I think it works much better as a preventative than as a "cure," which sounds like what you are looking for. If your cat has dental problems, then a veterinary cleaning is probably necessary. If there is infection involved, then the vet should be involved.
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I have used this myself, but I am an elderly adult. It may work on a child; ask your dentist this question.