Waterpik Sidekick Water Flosser

Love this machine! So compact to travel. Works excellently. Recommend highly if you need a water pic.

After learning the hard way the cost of neglecting the highest degree of oral hygiene, in both economic and physical consequences, I became committed to using all the best tools and habits possible. So I use both a Phillips Sonicare and an Oral B electric toothbrush, floss, use a standard Waterpik unit and even "oil pulling" daily. But when I travel, which is weekly, I missed having my Waterpik unit and so did a search for something I could take with me, and discovered this unit. It seemed unreasonably expensive but I opted to give it a try. I'm so glad I did. I really love this little machine. It does consolidate into a very compact area, though I did opt for a hard sided transport case which did make the unit take up more suitcase space, though not overly so. There are several compromises and differences from the home sink top model. Most notably, the water holding tank holds maybe half what its larger bathroom counterpart provides. Not a big inconvenience, but it requires two tankfuls to do a thorough cleaning for me. Unlike it's larger sibling, the plastic end piece cannot be detached but is fused with the tubing that plugs into the unit. To eject the end of the tubing that plugs into the motor body, there is s small button you can push. There is a small hook-like area in the design of the handle that allows you to clip the piece onto the water tank when not in use. There is no swivel on the plastic injector end that goes in your mouth like it's larger counterpart, that allows you to move your fingertips to direct the water jet, but that's a minor inconvenience as you master a slightly altered technique. As for power, I found the water jet to be a bit more powerful that its larger sibling unit so I dial it only to about 8 out of 10. After each use and before packing up for travel, it is recommended that you make certain there is no water still trapped in the coiled hose to prevent bacteria from reproducing there, especially is a warm dark travel case. There are a few cheaper travel alternatives, one of which is also made by Waterpik. But as in most things, you get what you pay for. If you want the best results in a small compact footprint, with a powerful water stream, do yourself a favor and get this unit. You can also use it as your main unit especially if you have a smallish home bathroom sink area, but how the jet wand sits precariously on the rim of the water tank and also how the power cord inserts into the back of the unit requiring a larger footprint than you might expect from a small unit, made this an undesirable option for me. But if you only want to buy one Waterpik for travel and home, this is a viable option. Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase and it works extremely well in terms of its compact size for travel as well as its strong stream and effectiveness. It is perhaps overpriced and should be a bit cheaper. But if you want to purchase the very best and don't mind paying the premium price, you should be extremely happy with it.

I absolutely love love love this travel size Waterpick. Wish I had known about it before. It is such a smart design, super compact and light, yet a good capacity and same powerful stream as my bigger home unit. I'm not going anywhere without it! Just one tip that is not mentioned in the manual: before packing it away, blow some air from the large end of the tube to expell as much water as you can from it. That way, even if you don't have time to fully let it air dry, at least you won't have any water leaking inside the travel bag.

So far, it’s been a really nice and well-designed product with a small volume. Plus, it’s great to travel with a free voltage adapter. The only thing I’m not a fan of is that the tip can’t be swapped out. My wife and kids don’t want to share it with me, and she’s thinking of getting another one. Could you please consider making one with a replaceable tip option?

I’ve tried several travel water picks over the years, and most of them fall short in one way or another — either the reservoir is too small, the pressure is weak, or they don’t stand up on their own, which makes them awkward to use. This one finally gets it right. It’s compact enough for travel but still holds a good amount of water, so I’m not constantly refilling it. The pressure is excellent for a travel-sized unit, and it feels just as effective as some full-size models I’ve used. I also really appreciate that it stands up on its own — that’s a small detail, but it makes a big difference when using it in a hotel bathroom. The travel case is a nice bonus and keeps everything organized. My only minor suggestion would be if the case had a small mesh or ventilated section so it could air out better after use. That said, it’s a very minor issue and doesn’t take away from how well this water pick performs. Overall, this has become my go-to travel water pick. It’s well-designed, effective, and truly travel-friendly. Highly recommend.

Water piks have made such a difference to my oral health (and dental bills!) - I have been SEARCHING for a travel option so I can maintain my good habits. I tried the handheld water pik and unfortunately it was useless. Not enough pressure to get between my teeth, and had to refill the reservoir like five times in a single session, so I sent it back. I tried a sonicare air flosser and that was OK, but I still got food bits out of my teeth when I use my Aquarius afterward. I hoped the sidekick would be the answer, and it totally is. Most important: the pressure is comparable to the Aquarius, I would estimate level 7 out of 10 (I use my Aquarius at eight). It leaves my teeth feeling flossed and clean. For those who care about noise, it is as quiet if not quieter than the Aquarius. Even though wouldn’t mind refilling the reservoir once, I can actually do my whole mouth with one tank of water. I was curious to see if it made a mess because a lot of reviews mention splashing, but even when I filled the reservoir to the very top edge, not a drop went anywhere. The vibration just makes a gentle ripple in the surface. Personally, I am not at all bothered that it doesn’t have a lid. It’s not like a lid creates a hermetic seal, plus its not going to be sitting on my counter for months…and if I DID think dust etc had gotten in there, I would just rinse the reservoir before filling it. The device is smaller than I expected which is amazing for travel. I love the luxury feel of the flosser (the black and copper is gorgeous) - it makes me excited to use it, which is another pus for anyone struggling to establish new routines. Overall, the sidekick totally lives up to the price tag. I’m so happy with it. Now I just wish my countertop Aquarius had the same elegant aesthetic!

After my old WaterPik broke, I replaced it with this much more expensive model. I travel a lot and I really like the design; it assembles and de-assembles quickly and easily, packs up nicely into its compact water resistant case. I really like that it does NOT have a cover on the reservoir, that just gets in my way as frequently as my wife and I use it, and it keeps the reservoir wet when closed, promoting mold. One feature I love is that the stylus swivels easily in your hand since the whole stylus swivels on the feeder tube, unlike my stationary model which had a fixed stylus. With that one I had to contort my hand a bit to swivel the tip in my mouth, not so with this one, you just turn it around as needed. For those sharing this device, you'll need to order spare styluses if you don't want to swap spit, LOL, but the stylus is easy to attach and detach. The reservoir is smaller than my previous WaterPik, and I find I use about 1-1/2 reservoirs of water when I floss, no big deal to me to refill it. I saw reviews saying this model is much quieter than others, and while it is quieter than my stationary WaterPik, it's not like it's so quiet that it won't bother someone sleeping nearby, so that is a moot point for me. The black and copper design was a little unexpected plus since I recently had my bathroom renovated with oil rubbed bronze fixtures. Though pricey, this is great for people who travel or who often need to put away their WaterPik. If that's not the case, a less expensive model is probably a better fit.

READ THE UPDATE! I bought this recently unused recently on a trip to Mexico for 10 days. I should note that I do not use it on my teeth. I use it for my sinuses. I required to flush my sinuses with salty water twice a day to avoid sinus infections and reduce polyp growth in my sinuses. I’ve been doing it for years and years. I used to travel with a squeeze bottle instead of a motorized pump, but the pulsations of the pump too much better job and it’s more pleasant as well. Not that this task is ever very pleasant! I have to say it works quite well. Pretty quiet, well thought out, but there is some defective product design going on here too. The fact that you have to slide out the power adapter and plug it in and then plug in both ends of the cord seems silly to me. It’s like they cheaped out on the last inch of the design I am a product designer, so this is not coming out of nowhere. I also feel like the travel bag, which is very nicely made, should be of a material that allows the machine to breathe and dry out on its own. I was not confident that it would so I left it unzipped much of the time. It can’t be good for a machine to rest in a wet and humid environment For weeks at a time between trips, right? Other than that I think it’s quite a good machine if you need this kind of thing. I’d say it’s overkill for tooth cleaning, but that would be because I have good teeth. Perhaps you don’t? DEAD IN UNDER A YEAR, AFTER VERY LIGHT OCCASIONAL USE TRAVELING! Just returned from a month in two 220V countries (power supply is marked 100 - 240V)) and it died first use! It just won’t run at all, even at home, so I had to drag it along the whole month. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE MACHINE AND SHOULD BE MORE DURABLE! I have to say: DO NOT BUY

I have the conventional Waterpik for home use and love it. However the size and shape of it isn't ideal for travel. It's bulky and takes up a ton of space in a suitcase, especially for short trips. The Sidekick solves all those problems. It's very well designed and compact and comes with a nice carrying case. It's powerful enough for short term use and reservoir is just big enough, although occasionally I will refill it for another round when needed. The lack of lid isn't a big deal. I either disassemble it when not in use and lay the components on a towel outside of the bathroom to dry or I throw a hand towel over the top so I'm not worried about the hygiene aspect. The reviews low rating the Sidekick because it's not good for everyday home use make me shake my head. This unit wasn't designed for that but is fantastic for travel. Very glad I purchased it and would recommend to any fan of Waterpik.

Todo me gusto.

Looks and works great, doesn't take up much space on the counter. Easy to clean. Great for travel as it packs well. Powerful enough to clean my mouth after my brush and floss. I feel my oral hygiene has improved after using this. It is my first waterpik btw.

Very efficient. It doesn't take up much space on the bathroom counter and does a good job on my teeth.

I quite like this appliance. It is compact but very efficient and looks nice on the counter.