Interplak by Conair All-in-One Sonic Water Jet System

This thing works great. At first I was skeptical of the pulsating feature. It seemed like an unnecessary gimmick. But the more I've used it, the more I find that it does seem to work well, and the battery in the handle (which I figured would need constant replacement) has lasted and lasted. It seems to me that what it really does is rapidly move the point-of-aim of the nozzle by vibrating the whole handle. And that actually seems to be a benefit because it allows the aim to cover a slightly larger area rapidly. Switching it off, I miss having it. As with any of these water jet gadgets, they don't last forever. The pumps in them seem to fail regularly. But I get a few years out of each one, and for what they do, I wouldn't be without one. My dental hygienist says I have the gums of a 20 year old! Seriously. One of the main advantages of a water jet gizmo is that it gets down under the gums and massages the daylights out of that area, strengthening and cleaning it to keep your gum pockets small and your gum tissue healthy. I have a couple of places next to teeth that have been repaired with crowns, etc., that collect food easily, and that irritates the gum pockets in those places. It's great to be able to blast those areas out easily. And everywhere else where tooth meets gum, it's nice to be able to scour out plaque that's starting to grow there. It feels great once you get your gums built up and "in shape". You can adjust the pressure of the water to start off gentle and work your way up to higher power as your gums become more healthy. As with other similar units, the water temperature also affects the pressure. Warm water comes out more gently than cold water. There is obviously some sort of plastic or elastomer part(s) in the pump, or maybe the tube, that creates more pressure when it's cold and rigid and less pressure when it's warm and more flexible. So you can vary the pressure that way, too. I'm not sure what else to say. It's a water jet gum cleaner, and it works as well as any I've tested. The tank holds plenty of water and the reliability has been as good as any others I've used. Not perfect, but then none of them seem to last all that long.

Had had 2 water jets before.. The last one was a chargeable, portable one. It was very disappointing and finally died. Read the reviews, etc. and, even though this model was not loved by all, it wasn't a Water Pik and it was a plug in with a good capacity. Also, the price was reasonable. On the plus side...it works better than either of my others, although the first one lasted about 5 years and was adequate. It has the power and then a bit more. It holds enough liquid for more than one quick cleaning. The controls seem to work consistently...that is...when you hit the switch to turn it on, it comes on. Hit off, it stops. Pressure is nearly instantaneous. The extras are fine...especially the sonic tooth brush. Had it for about 3 months or so and it hasn't stopped working...a problem I kept having with the other two. It does seem rather a flimsy device...thin plastic. And, the pump doesn't always just hum right along...there seems to be intermittent short periods where it seems to labor for a few seconds. But the flow at the tip doesn't seem affected. Its a little noisy, but that's ok with me. I like to know when something is working well, or not, and motor/pump noise variances give me some of that information. Overall, if it keeps on working for a few years, it will make me a happy tooth cleaner.

I got this to help get the food out of tight areas of my kids' braces. It works very well. It's small and compact and doesn't take too much space on our bathroom counter. It has a bunch of different heads and two different colored toothbrush heads which was great for my two kiddos. I still use the oral b electric toothbrush, but they have a good time brushing with the heads that come with this. I didn't even notice it until my son mentioned it, but there is a little drawer for you to store the heads in. That was a nice little surprise. One con that I find very annoying is that once you turn on the on switch you literally have to have the head in your mouth otherwise the water gets everywhere. It would be nice if the handle itself had a button you could press and turn on. Right now it's like a juggling act trying to turn it on and put it in your mouth at the same time while hovering over the sink. All in all it works well for what it's supposed to do. I'm glad we have it. I feel like my kids teeth are very clean and food free because of this little contraption. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I'm happy to answer them and help as much as I can. I put some pictures up so you can see what it looks like and its functions. If this review helped you please let me know by pressing the helpful button. Thanks and happy shopping! :-)

I’ve been using a basic water flosser for years, but it was bulky and only did one thing — floss. So I decided to try this Interplak All-in-One Sonic Water Jet System, and I’m really glad I did. This thing is seriously packed with features. It’s not just a water flosser — it also has interchangeable brush heads so you can do a deep clean, whitening, or even tongue cleaning. The sonic brushing action feels way more thorough than my old electric toothbrush too. The water flosser part works great. It has strong pressure but it’s adjustable, so you can start gentle if your gums are sensitive. I like that it has different tips — I use the regular one for daily cleaning and the orthodontic tip when I need to get around my brackets (still wearing braces!). The reservoir holds enough water for a full mouth cleaning without needing to refill, which is a win. Setup was easy — just charge it, snap on the head you want, and go. It charges with a base, no cords involved, which I think is cleaner and safer near water. The unit itself isn’t too big and fits nicely on my bathroom counter. One thing I noticed right away is how quiet it is compared to my last water flosser. No loud motor buzzing, which makes morning routines less stressful. Only small downside is that it takes some getting used to switching between brush heads. And honestly, the instructions could be a little clearer, but once you figure it out, it’s smooth sailing. Overall, I’d say it’s worth the money if you're looking to step up your oral care game. Feels like I'm getting a mini dental spa treatment every day.

Last night I gave up and threw it in the garbage bin. Tomorrow my WaterPik should arrive and I can hardly wait. What severe and constant frustration I had trying to use this thing! The main problem was making a secure connection between the water tank and the base. Sometimes it worked on the first try, sometimes it took repeated and repeated tries and last night it didn't work at all. And then of all things, it would take two hands to break the connection should I be lucky enough to make one in the first place. It leaked on my vanity. The base pads are small and slick and the vibration caused it to dance all over the place. And as someone else stated, the coil gets in the way of replacing the handle so it always took two hands to replace it in its holder. The drawer is too small to be of any practical use. And here's another very irritating characteristic. I am right-handed and after each use, I would have to pick up the machine to wipe under it. My left thumb would hit the off/on switch as it is the natural place for my thumb to land and there really isn't any other place on which to grab it - and on came the machine. The only positive is that if and when the water comes out, it's steady and does a good job. I would give a rating of zero if it were an option.

I had been using a WaterPik Ultra since the beginning of the year due to a diagnosis of periodontal disease. The Waterpik has made an amazing difference in my oral health,(pink, healthy gums, less plaque, firmer teeth, etc.). Unfortunately, the build quality of Waterpik's devices aren't the best and my unit decided to die after six months of regular usage. I was going to purchase another Waterpik but saw the Interplak listed on Amazon and placed my order. The sonic feature sounded intriguing and the price was a good bit cheaper. The Interplak arrived and I was excited to try it out. That excitement, however, was short lived. My concerns started upon unpacking this unit. There is a good assortment of tips but they are made of cheap, opaque plastic that push into the units handle,(compared to Waterpik's clear tips that "click" firmly into place). I was wondering how these would stay in place when the pressure from the water jet was initiated. That question was soon answered...there is no pressure. The pressure on the Interplak, (when set on high), is equivalent to the 1-2 setting on the WaterPik Ultra. There wasn't enough pressure to remove food particles from between my teeth so I am sure it has minimal effects on plaque. The high pressure of the Waterpik is necessary to remove harmful biofilm and has been well studied for efficacy and safety. My other issue with the Interplak is design. The units power button is located on the lower front side of the base. This was an issue for me due to the setup of my bathroom. I do not have a lot of space around my sink and must store things away until use. When I would pick the unit up to place on the sink I would inadvertently tap the power button and the unit would spray water everywhere when plugged in. The water tank on this device, while large, also causes issues. The Interplak will work until 2/3 of the water has emptied from the tank. Once it reaches this level the pump will intermittently start and stop. I realized this is due to the weight of the tank getting lighter as water empties from the device. When there is minimal weight the tank isn't heavy enough to set on the motor/pump and form a proper seal. I will say the "sonic" feature feels nice but I feel it has little effect on dental health and is more of a gimmick. The Interplak may be appropriate for children but I wouldn't recommend it for those with serious dental needs. Pro: - Price - "Sonic" feature - Size of Water Tank Con: - Low Pressure - Design - Effectiveness of removing Biofilm and Plaque

The Swj1 only includes a single standard water jet tip. If you have another person that will be using it, it will be necessary to purchase another tip! The four piece set only includes one standard tip, so if you're like me, the other 3 will end up in a drawer. My guess is Conair leaves out the tip so you're forced to buy a set. At that point you're about close to the cost of the Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser. Additional standard tip are not available in a pair or as a single item, only a single with the other tips that you may not need. The Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser includes two standard tips, as you'd expect. The big (only?) selling point of the Swj1 is the sonic vibration technology. There's a battery in the handle, and when switched on, will vibrate. The vibration will be felt in your teeth, jaw, and all through your cranium. I don't think it's a pleasant sensation. Also, if you Google it, there doesn't seem to be any solid science behind the benefit of the sonic vibration. At least when used as intended. My main issue with the functionality of the device was the low pressure. As stated in other reviews, it's significantly less than the Waterpik's. I sent back the SWj1 to Amazon and am loving the Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser. Excellent water pressure, two tips, reservoir under the tank. Overall I think it is a generation ahead of the Conair. Unless you have a use for the vibration feature, don't try to save a few bucks, the Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser is a great product and the best value. At the time of this review, there are 3,681 reviews for the Waterpik and 147 reviews for the Conair. I generally go for the underdog, but this time The Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser wins.

Great for Sinus Irrigation too BOTTOM LINE: I love the Interplak all-in-one, and hope it lasts. A FEW CONCERNS OTHERS HAVE EXPRESSED: more on sinuses further down. Accidentally hitting power switch when picking it up. Yes, if you grab the left side. Solution: use both hands, especially right hand, gripping the wand and its dock, left hand under the unit. Cover hinge fragile: I can see that, but just be careful. It is more convenient than the last Waterpik, with kidney-shaped combined cover and tip storage. Hard to seat, easy to just drop into reservoir. Reservoir o-ring too loose. It's easy to disconnect if you try to pick it up by the reservoir. O-ring does not leak, however, and to prevent that, I'll just leave it in place, and pick up the whole unit for filling and emptying. Tip does not have a release button. Okay, but it seems the Waterpik lock has a way of letting go, tip flies across the room. So Interplak seems better on that account. And I don't plan on swapping tips. WATERPIK HISTORY OF PROBLEMS: Power switch failed, odd design. Rocker button is NOT the switch, but moves a lever inside, sliding switch, fragile. Solution: hot-wired it, unplugging to turn off. Inconvenient, but it still works. Tube broke, hard to patch. Got a new one, just in case. It just stopped. Took apart, switch seems to be working, so maybe hard water deposits in pump??? Hate to say it, but Waterpik seems to change designs, not for better reliability, but for lightness and cheapness of components, and, of course, higher purchase price. INTERPLAK PROS: Beautiful cobalt blue reservoir, cute face that appears to wink. Capacity is 3 cups, enough for floss and sinus irrigation with one fill. Better ergonomics on wand/tubing storage. Coiled tube is softer and more stretchy. Should be less likely to break as Waterpik often does. Also, tube enters the wand at a right angle, good design, less stress on tube at that critical point. Pause button does not stick closed as latest Waterpik did. Power switch feels very robust, but time will tell. Pressure Maximum may be less than Waterpik, but middle power setting is fine for me, both for flossing and sinus irrigation, no nose bleeds, no pain. Not overly loud, but sonic function does add to the sound. Conclusion: at 39 bucks, heck of a deal, if it lasts. And the sonic function, switch on wand, is just icing on the cake. Does it work? Well, the wand buzzes, the tip buzzes if you touch your teeth with it, not a bad thing. I believe that the sonic energy is transferred to the water. It feels different when turned on. Tingles. SINUS IRRIGATION: IF YOU HAVE CHRONIC SINUS PROBLEMS, YOU NEED TO RESEARCH THIS. Most info will be referring to Waterpik, but applies to Interplak. You need an adapter, which can be bought, or just make one out of a disk of dense foam, poke a hole in the middle. Works fine. Now if you believe that sonic energy will dissolve plaque, imagine what it will do to mucus accumulation. And you are giving the sinuses an intense, not unpleasant, massage. Can't do that with a neti pot. Water comes out of opposite nostril, once sinuses are filled. Avoid swallowing by forming a Guh sound in the throat. Suck and blow with nose, and be appalled at what comes out. It's really good, but does require practice. After the first couple of irrigations, I sneezed several times, tickled. That never happened with the Waterpik, so I conclude that the sonic energy is transmitted by the water, not just the hardware, or the brush. Salt and baking soda in lukewarm water is the standard recipe, and that worries me regarding mineral buildup. Abrasion and wear? Baking soda has the lowest abrasive rating for tooth brushing, and there is a salt based tooth paste, almost as low, so perhaps wear on pump is not a concern if additives are fully dissolved. My plan to prevent deposits is to irrigate/floss using tap water. Then empty reservoir, holding all components together, then pour in a few ounces of distilled water. Running for a few seconds produces "zero water," TDS is zero, so I feel safe storing it with that water in the system. I.e., no dissolved solids to be deposited. If you empty it completely after treatment, it may lose its "prime." Don't correct that running at high speed, as the manual advises. Just put the wand down in the sink, let it drain. Or better yet, just suck on the tip until water comes through, then power on briefly at any speed, and you are primed to proceed with treatment. Happy Flushing and feel free to ask questions of the review!