PortableBreeze™ Oral Irrigator

November 28, 2009 By Margaret

The pros of this great device have been covered amply by other reviewers. For construction and operation, I give this device 5 stars.

It gets 4 stars for a very specific reason--the company did NOT provide the 13/16 adapter in the box as stated above in the product description. When I contacted them, they promptly shipped out a replacement part, BUT when it arrived it was the EXACT SAME too-large 15/16 piece I already had, not the smaller 13/16 adapter I needed.

So, tired of waiting, I got the required adapter at my local plumbing supply store and the device works great! So if you have a nonstandard faucet, be prepared to get adapter part(s) locally. My plumbing supply guy said he sees ALOT of these devices and recommends bringing ALL the parts of the RediBreeze in PLUS your faucet's aerator part. Since I had all the parts, he was actually able to find me an adapter that cut out the 15/16 middle connector and made the total device hanging off my faucet one-inch shorter (helpful with our shallow sink.

Exactly What I Was Looking For!!!, June 13, 2009, Laura Ingalls "Spunky"

I used WaterPik's as a teen with braces and only now, many, many years later, have I taken up using one again. Though with far more features and attachments than before, I was disappointed with how low the pressure was from the Pik, even on the strongest setting. So I took the leap to try this RediBreeze and am thoroughly satisfied. It has all the pressure I want, possibly even as strong as those in a dentist's office, and the pressure is adjustable. My WaterPik won't go to waste since I'll use it for applying mouthwash, but my RediBreeze will be used for everything else!!! Thank you, Oral Breeze!

Terrific product, May 8, 2009, by Ruth Joy

By Golly, this thing is really better than a WaterPik©. The water pressure is totally adjustable. It doesn't need electricity, and it takes up no counter space. We are very pleased with the RediBreeze. We just have to remember to switch it back to the faucet setting after the last person uses it!

Love this product!, November 22, 2010, by D. Merrill

This is a must for any one with perio problems. And it is so much easier to use than those clunky electric water pics that sound like cement mixers and move across the sink as you use them. This really is a breeze and very easy to control with very little practice. Some of the other reviews talk about having trouble using the tubing. I find that if you remove the irrigator tip from the hose and turn it 1/8 of an inch and reinsert the tip so that it is in the perfect position the tubing will not twist and you can get a perfect angle.

After a time you know how to insert the applicator into the tubing so that it is in the perfect position every time. Getting the tap water temperature to a comfortable level is a little more of a challenge--I have learned how to hold the irrigator with one hand and adjust the faucet with the other hand. Now I can gently increase the water pressure as I use the device and keep the water at a nice warm temp. It makes sense to start at a lower pressure and pass the water through the teeth sideways to remove particles and then gently increase pressure and aim more deeply into the pockets to "exercise" the gums and clean more deeply.

Now I cannot imagine not having this device. And it is small enough to pack in a suitcase. I am planning on buying a second one for travel so I don't to remove it (see our PortableBreeze) from the faucet every time I go on a trip.

You can't go wrong here!, July 28, 2009, by Dr Robin

Surprisingly easy to install and use, not to mention the LOW price in comparison to a free-standing unit. The pressure is terrific and I can use warm water on my temperature sensitive teeth easily, without having to fill a reservoir every time. I just brush my teeth with the warm water and then switch over to the RediBreeze. Just remember to turn off the unit before you take it out of your mouth (or plan to clean your mirror!).

RediBreeze-A wonderful product!!!, July 4, 2009, by Ourse

Forget WaterPick! It can't hold a candle to RediBreeze (my preference) or QuickBreeze. This product is so simple and yet so effective. No batteries needed, no reservoirs to keep filling, no counterspace necessary. I even travel with it - slip it into a small plastic bag. A little messy on the first couple of uses, but you quickly learn to control it.

Simple, Effective, Lo-tech Solution, May 12, 2009, by Wright

This product works so well! I only wish it was available in bricks & mortars stores so that people would know they have a non-electric/non-battery choice. It makes me wonder how many other household products are over-engineered like the electric Water-Pik (and other brands).

Pink gums, October 13, 2009, by cejkwo

My gums were in terrible shape before I puchased the redi breeze,now my gums are pink again and thats after only one week. Great product!

September 22, 2009, by MD

The product is really easy and convenient to use, however ,can't replace the use of dental floss. Definitely feel confortable for the gum after using it.

July 21, 2007, By E. Brown

I bought this to have a quieter WaterPik© for late night use, so I wouldn't disturb people trying to sleep. The sellers sent me an email with helpful tips on gum care and rinsing solutions. The product was very easy to install. Very quiet, and easy to adjust for either hand!

Three issues with it - first is the hose, which is a tiny bit stiff and can be awkward to turn if you don't hold it just right. It can be a bit fiddly to adjust pressure and water temperature, as these are controlled by your faucet handles. (if you live in a house like mine, the water slowly gets too hot, then quickly gets too cold, etc) Last is the spray. Possibly I'm still learning how to use it properly, but I end up with a very fine misty spray all over the place.

In all I'm pleased with it as a backup WaterPik©. Note if you want to travel with it, you'll have to do some disassembly to any faucet you plan to attach it to. NOTE:See our PortableBreeze