Waterpik® Water Flosser Tips Guide

The Classic Jet Tip is the standard tip for everyday use. It cleans deep between teeth and below the gumline to help prevent gum disease and improve your oral health.

Best for: General use

Replace: Every 6 months

How to use: Start with the back teeth and follow the gumline, pausing briefly between the teeth and aiming the tip at the gumline at a 90-degree angle. Hold the tip slightly away from the gums to allow the water flow to remove plaque and debris.

Available tips: JT-100E, JT-450E

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The Orthodontic Tip has a tapered brush on the end to help remove plaque from braces and orthodontics. It also helps flush out bacteria and food debris from around teeth and under the gums.

Best for: Braces, Orthodontic Appliances, General Use

Replace: Every 3 months

How to use: Gently glide the tip along the gumline, pausing briefly to lightly brush the area between the teeth and all around the orthodontic bracket or appliance, then proceed to the next tooth.

Available tips: OD-100E

See how the Orthodontic Tip works:

The Plaque Seeker™ Tip removes plaque around all types of dental work and hard-to-reach areas. It has 3 thin tufts of bristles that gently access stubborn plaque around dental implants, crowns, bridges, and veneers.

Best for: Implants, Crowns, Bridges, General Use

Replace: Every 3 months

How to use: Place the tip close to the teeth so that the bristles are gently touching the teeth. As you water floss, gently glide the tip along the gumline, pausing briefly between teeth to gently brush and allow the water to flow between the teeth.

Available tips: PS-100E

See how the Plaque Seeker™ Tip works:

The Pik Pocket™ Tip is specifically designed to deliver water or anti-bacterial solutions deep into periodontal pockets as prescribed by your dental professional.

Best for: Periodontal Pockets, Furcations

Replace: Every 3 months

How to use: With the unit OFF, set the pressure to the lowest setting. Place the soft tip against the tooth at a 45-degree angle and gently place the tip under the gumline, into the pocket. Turn on power to clean.

Additional information:

• If the Pik Pocket™ Tip separates from the shaft, do not use the tip.
  
  
• If you add therapeutic mouth rinse to the reservoir, run plain warm water through the unit and tip into the sink after use.
  Available tips: PP-100E

See how the Pik Pocket™ Tip works:

The spoon-like shape of the Tongue Cleaner effectively traps and removes bacteria from the tongue to help prevent bad breath.

Best for: Fresher Breath

Replace: Every 6 months

How to use: With the unit OFF, set the pressure to the lowest setting. Place the Tongue Cleaner in the center/middle of your tongue, about half-way back. Turn on unit and pull the tip forward with light pressure. Repeat to clean the desired areas of the tongue. You can increase water pressure if you prefer.

Available tips: TC-100E

See how the Tongue Cleaner Tip works:

The Toothbrush Tip is similar to a manual toothbrush (it is not an electric or sonic toothbrush). It attaches to the Water Flosser handle and allows you to manually brush your teeth as you water floss.

Best for: General Use

Replace: Every 3 months

How to use: Use with or without toothpaste. Place the Toothbrush Tip in the mouth with the brush head on the tooth at the gumline. Using light pressure as you water floss, massage the brush back and forth with very short strokes, similar to using a manual toothbrush.

Available tips: TB-100E

See how the Toothbrush Tip works: