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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR WATERPIK
TIP USAGE
Pik Pocket
Tip
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The Pik Pocket
Tip is specifically designed to deliver water
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or anti-bacterial solutions deep into periodontal pockets.
To use the Pik Pocket
Tip, set the unit to the lowest
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pressure setting. Place the soft tip against a tooth
at a 45-degree angle and gently place the tip under
the gumline, into the pocket. Turn the unit on and
continue tracing along the gumline.
Tongue Cleaner Tip
To use the tongue cleaner tip, set to lowest pressure
setting, place tip in the center/middle of your tongue about
half way back and start the Water Flosser. Pull forward
with light pressure. Increase pressure to your liking.
Orthodontic Tip
To use the Orthodontic Tip, gently glide tip along
gumline, pausing briefly to lightly brush area
between teeth and all around orthodontic bracket,
before proceeding to the next tooth.
Toothbrush Tip
Place the toothbrush tip in mouth with the brush
head on the tooth at the gumline. The toothbrush
tip can be used with or without toothpaste. Turn the
Water Flosser on so the water flows through the tip.
Using a light pressure (bristles should not bend) massage the
brush back and forth with very short strokes-much like you would with a
manual toothbrush.
WATER FLOSSER
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Plaque Seeker
To use the Plaque Seeker
close to the teeth so that the bristles are gently
touching the teeth. Gently glide tip along
gumline, pausing briefly between teeth to gently brush and allow the water to
flow between the teeth.
Using Mouthwash and Other Solutions
Your Waterpik
antibacterial solutions. After using any special solution, rinse unit to prevent
clogging by partially filling reservoir with warm water and running unit with
tip pointed into sink until unit is empty.
Cleaning
Never immerse unit in water. Before cleaning, unplug from the electrical
outlet. Clean the product when necessary by using a soft cloth and mild
non-abrasive cleanser to wipe exterior.
The water reservoir is removable for easy cleaning and is top rack
dishwasher safe. It is recommended that the reservoir is removed and
cleaned weekly.
Tip
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Tip, place the tip
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Water Flosser can be used to deliver mouthwash and
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