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This Waterpik Water Flosser is the gadget you didn’t know you needed

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Dental hygiene is vital for not only your mouth but your overall health. We all know that brushing and flossing are things we have to do every day, but does anyone really enjoy this routine? Electric toothbrushes have made the chore more enjoyable, and teeth whitening methods make your smile brighter. These teeth tools have dominated the oral health scene for some time now, but this new gadget is sure to shake up the game. The Waterpik Water Flosser is a new way to floss that is rather fun, and today for Prime Day, you can get one for over 40% off. This oral irrigator is regularly priced at $70, and today you can get your hands on one for just $40.

The Waterpik Water Flosser is easy to use and gets the job of flossing done. So much so, it removes 99.9% of plaque from the areas it is used on and is 50% more effective than regular flossing for improving overall gum health. These aren’t just statics churned out by the manufacturer; Amazon customers also agree that the Waterpik Water Flosser is incredible. Most people notice improved gum health right away and love to use the device daily, so what better time to buy one than today on Prime Day?

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The Waterpik is clinically proven to be effectivve, and is the only water flosser brand to earn the ADA Seal of Acceptance. The advanced technology features ten settings of varying pressure for a custom cleaning experience. There is also a built-in timer so you don’t have to pay attention and can still get your daily flossing in. The device holds 22 ounces of water, so you don’t have to refill it often, and the reservoir is top-rack dishwasher safe, so it is easy to clean as well. One of the coolest parts about the Waterpik Water Flosser is that it comes with seven different tips so the whole family can use the same device.

Prime Day is one of the few days a year that you get to splurge and buy those things that you want but don’t think you need. The Waterpik is definitely a gadget that you don’t realize you need, but you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it once you have one. And with this Prime Day deal offering over 40% off, you have no reason not to pick this awesome piece of oral hygiene technology up right now.

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