The Radiance from Waterpik is an excellent water flosser.
It cleans between the teeth really well and comes with a good box contents.
At the time of review, it is really only the price that goes against it.
It is a bit expensive when you consider the alternative options,
notably my top pick. Hey, it’s Jon from Electric Teeth here.
In addition to twice daily brushing the vast majority of dental professionals recommend
cleaning between the teeth at least once a day.
You may or may not do this, but the reality is far too few actually do.
In fact, statistics suggest only 30% of Americans floss daily.
I know flossing in particular can be tricky
and it is the last thing that many of us want to do, but the Radiance is a tool that can help.
If you are not familiar, a water flosser delivers water at
pressure out through a nozzle attached to the flosser handle.
You angle this at 90 degrees to the gumline and move it along and between the teeth. The
water essentially blasts away the debris and disrupts the plaque causing bacteria.
I have been impressed with how well it cleans. I could see
and feel the debris being cleaned from my teeth.
Many dental professionals often recommend string floss and interdental brushes
over water flossing, due to the physical contact these tools make.
But, most will agree that doing something is far better than nothing.
Water flossing is technique sensitive. It takes some getting used to
and can initially be a bit messy. Irrespective of how experienced you are,
you do need to be lent over a sink to expel the waste water. But,
with that said it still does take away some of the effort associated with interdental cleaning.
Water flossing is clinically proven and the Radiance has achieved the American Dental
Association's seal of acceptance, which gives extra peace of mind.
The Radiance has a 22 ounce tank that lasts anywhere between about
1 minutes 20 seconds through to 2 minutes and 45 seconds, subject to the pressure setting chosen.
You have 10 settings controlled via a rotating dial on the left side of the unit. 10 is really
powerful. I settle for around 7. New users may want to begin with something more gentle.
If you are flossing and you feel at any point it is a bit powerful,
just press the mode button on the handle and that reduces the pressure. Press it again and it
returns to the more powerful clean mode. The on and off button stops and starts the water flow.
The handle of the flosser is really nice to use. For a start, I like how it mounts to the base unit
via a magnet. It is comfortable to hold and rotates a full 360 degrees,
even though it is attached to the 3ft hose. It makes daily use that bit easier.
The top of the handle rotates too. This allows you to get a finer control of the nozzle. It
is easy to control with the fingertip. You get satisfying feedback as the nole rotates.
7 tips are included. 5 of these are different styles. Each style is best suited to specific
users. The orthodontic tip works best for those with fixed braces, the plaque seeker
for those with implants and crowns, whilst the classic jet tip works well for most people.
It is nice to have the various styles in the box, but it is unlikely you will make use of them all.
Each tip can be easily fitted and removed from the handle.
The flosser itself doesn’t have a place to store them,
but a plastic case is provided to store these extras if required.
The Radiance is nicely designed. It is only available in white, but the silver/chrome
accents give it a premium look. It feels well built and considering what is on offer here,
it has a relatively small footprint. It needs a space of about 5 x 5 inches on your countertop.
When running it operates around 74 decibels, which isn’t quiet,
but not too loud all things considered.
You need to have it connected to a power outlet to function.
The 2 pin power cord is about 4ft long and supports 100-240v.
With a retail price of $119.99 this is a more premium water flosser.
Whilst it does sell for as little as $90 it is not discounted all the time.
You can pick up lesser known brands for as little as $30,
but typically you are looking at $50-80 for a decent option.
My top pick, the Waterpik Aquarius typically retails for around $70.
It is very similar to the Radiance.
Arguably the Radiance is newer and better. But, in truth the differences between them are subtle.
Both come with a 3 year warranty from Waterpik. A warranty of this length is quite rare.
Even when considering the discounted selling price of the Radiance it is still about $20 more
expensive. This makes the Aquarius better value. If the price difference was about $5 or less,
I would suggest picking the Radiance.
The Radiance is a great product, I really can’t find much to fault about it.
I can happily use this daily.
In the video description is a link to my comprehensive written review of the Radiance
along with links to buy my recommended product.
Cleaning between the teeth is just one part of your oral care routine.
It is important to make sure you are completing other tasks too.
Check out this video that demonstrates how to master your oral care routine.