QuickBreeze™ Oral Irrigator

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

November 19, 2008 By Louise "Puppy Mom"

I've used a WaterPik© for years but hated the noise and the big "box" sitting on the sink. When the plastic tubing, which can not be replaced, got a hole in it I saw the Quick Breeze on the website and decided to give it a try.

First of all, it's much cheaper, takes up no space on the sink and is quiet....all pluses. I love it. It's a great alternative. It does not pulse like the Water Pic but I think it does a good job irrigating teeth. There was a small white piece that was not in the directions when we installed it. I was having trouble with the plastic tube coming off when there was too much water pressure.

I finally discovered that if you push the tube on FIRST, as far as you can, then slide the small while plastic piece over it and push it as far toward the pic as possible it holds it on even under high water pressure. Now it's perfect.

March 17, 2007 By Shelley Kuhen

I have been so pleased with the performance of this item. It is easy to use - no tanks to fill, no batteries to charge. It is completely portable - just screw the adaptor onto any bathroom faucet and you are good to go. Adjusting the pressure can be a little tricky but really no big deal once you get the hang of it. I am going to recommend this to friends and family.

June 27, 2007 By R. Goodman

This review is from: QuickBreeze - Dental Oral Irrigator (Health and Beauty) This oral irrigator is well-engineered, well-constructed, is quiet, easy to use, inexpensive and functions beautifully. It uses top-quality materials and is guaranteed for life. It makes all those other clunky, loud, rickety, clumsy contraptions, ah, not so good.

November 1, 2007 By S. Soule

After two WaterPiks© died, we tried this and are happy we did. Works really well, and since there's no battery, we expect it to last a long time. The only downside is that you have to remember to move the lever back to the regular faucet position or the spray goes everywhere when you turn on the water.

December 12, 2007 By Brent Syndennis

This thing greatly helps to keep your gums healthy, but bear in mind that YOU STILL NEED TO FLOSS!!! As others have noticed the documentation wasn't perfectly clear about that issue, but I asked my dentist and he said flossing is still required, bit of a bummer... I've noticed though that I don't need to floss for as long to get all the junk out between my teeth. Usually just a couple of passes with the floss is enough for this thing to blow out the garbage, definitely worth it IMO.

Only problems I had with it was the short tubing and that I found only 1 of the tips worth using (the other was too restrictive so not enough water would flow through...). Make sure to hold the tip pointed such that the stream of water is directed down/up below the gumline, and not touching your teeth, otherwise it won't be able nearly as effective at keeping your gums/teeth healthy!!

October 28, 2009 By Mike

First, 5 Stars for shipping. Oral Breeze shipped the same day I ordered. I ordered on Friday. It arrived US Mail on Monday. You can't do better than that! It was the latest and greatest version, as advertised on the Manufacturer's site. (2 tips, 24 inch tube.) Fantastic.

I've been using the QuickBreeze for a week and a half now. Already I can feel my gums improving (tingling). I give it 4 Stars simply because I can think of a few enhancements that would make it "perfect."

As background, I'm in my mid 50's, and after the eyes (presbyopia) the teeth go next. At my last checkup, my dentist saw the beginning of gingivitis and recommended a WaterPik© Ultra Dental Water Jet. I was about to buy one locally and then thought "Amazon!" Good thing I did. Not only was the price lower on Amazon (with free shipping) but I saw a lot of 1 star reviews too. Fortunately, as with Macy's in the movie "Miracle on 34th Street," Amazon isn't afraid to recommend other products to customers. I found the QuickBreeze in the "also viewed" and "also bought" section of the WaterPik© page. Never would have known about the QuickBreeze otherwise. Glad I found it.

I probably should send these ideas privately to Mr. Spaulding, but I put them in the public domain so he can use them if he wants without legal hassles of royalties for ideas. (I'm guessing he's thought about them already.)

First, a really small nit... I wish the hose was straight, as shown in the their photo. Mine is coiled, perhaps because it was wrapped for shipping in a small box. Maybe it's a "Mr. Monk" thing (the obsessive detective on TV), but I'm always kinking the coil during use and trying to unwind it - in use, spraying water around the sink. Maybe it will straighten out with time or with heat? A hose without memory would be nice, so that it can be rolled up for stowage / travel but straighten out for use.

Second and more important, I think the unit should "regulate" itself somewhat so that you can't over-pressure it. The instructions warn about using too much water pressure, but also comment that everyone's house water pressure is different. My dentist gave me instructions for the WaterPik© which said never to go past the 2nd lowest pressure setting. So apparently too much water pressure is a bad thing. But how much pressure is too much? I dunno.

But I know it's too easy to overpressure with the QuickBreeze. It doesn't take more than a few degrees of rotation of my faucet to get a strong jet. (No one else in the house, so I don't know what happens if someone suddenly turns off a shower while you're irrigating. Does the pressure shoot up?)

I'm not a Fluid Engineer, but they made me take Fluid Dynamics in college. I wonder if there's an easy way to set "choke flow" so that one cannot get too much pressure from the tap to the tip? If nothing else, it seems the I.D. of the inlet in the QB adapter is a lot bigger than it has to be. A smaller hole would act as a restrictor of sorts to keep the pressure from getting crazy high, as is done with low flow shower heads. (I might make my own insert to try this myself.) Or maybe a turbulator to increase fluid drag if the pressure is too high?

If OralBreeze wanted to make a Deluxe version, maybe a cute clear flow meter at the hose adapter, where a colored ball or disk, whistle-like, rotates / spins to give an indication of pressure / flow? Or a spring loaded ball for a true pressure indicator?

I saw one user request pulsed flow. I don't know enough about dentistry to know if there's any benefit to pulsed flow. I wonder if pulsing flow was simply a manifestation of the original WaterPik© mechanics, where Marketing turned piston pulses into a "feature?" Maybe it just feels "cool." But if there is some benefit, again a whistle-like device with a rotating ball blocking / unblocking an orifice would give a pulsing effect if it's really necessary.

Having said all this, the QuickBreeze is a good product. It's cheaper than a WaterPik© and less trouble. Nothing to leak and no reservoir to fuss with, grow bacteria in. When Oral Breeze comes up with a rubber based "Ty-wrap" temporary travel adapter that easily straps and unstraps around a hotel faucet aerator, it will be a lot easier to travel with than a WaterPik© too.

December 3, 2007, By Mark Minassian "The Reluctant Technologist"

I've been using an oral irrigator as part of my dental hygienics for a long time. I use to be a WaterPik© fan for many years until recently. My first WaterPik© lasted over ten years. Fair enough for a home appliance. So about a year ago I bought their new model; big mistake. The cheap brittle hose snapped after a few months. Being a technically savvy sort I was able to get the machine apart, and reattach the hose. Then it started breaking at the handle. That took a little more finesse and some Super Glue. After the third time it broke off at the handle, I had my fill with a poorly made product.

So I went in search of an alternative. Oral Breeze's QuickBreeze - Dental Oral Irrigator was the answer for me. It attaches directly to your faucet where you can adjust the water pressure and temperature with you faucet. It does require you to replace your aerator, but that is not a difficult task. Once you've done that, you can simply attach and detach the unit at will.

Oh, did I mention it's made like gang busters and has a life time warranty. And talk about customer service: I had a small problem with one of the tips (it comes with two), so I called Tom at the customer service number. No problem, he sent out two new tips at no extra cost and included a little gift of Therapics to boot. Wow!

I love this thing, no electricity , no ugly thing-a-ma-tub in the bathroom taking up space. I'm a convert, but I guess you figured that out by now.

September 28, 2007 By Jodie Coia

My daughter has braces and is one that is not big on brushing. The dentist suggest (strongly) getting a WaterPik©. We didn't care for the ones that sit on the counter taking up space. When I show this, figured I would get it and have her try it. She loves it, using it 3 or 4 times a day. It nice in that it screws into the faucet but you can release it to use as a regular faucet and you get fresh water every time plus are able to adjust the pressure. I would recommend it to anyone.

July 7, 2008 By M. Thurman "greedy readie"

Then try this product. It is such a complement to my regular dental hygiene program. I use it before flossing, then follow with brushing and finally the Lysterine rinse when I wake up, then again before brushing and Lysterine before bedtime. You can really adjust the flow to blast out the remnants from your latest feast, preventing any unnecessary calories and odor from food stowaways that may be lurking in between your teeth. And so as a result, your breath will smell much better.

I've had this product for more than two months, but it took me that long to figure out that there is a difference in the two tips that that they send! One is a finer flow for blasting out along the gumline and within tooth crevices. The other one is for more of an overall rinse. I started with the wider flow, and was disappointed that the Quick Breeze didn't come with extra tips. I even tried substituting the gingival tip from my other oral irrigator to try and achieve the same effect. It turns out that I had everything that I needed with what was included with the unit. I do wish that it had other tips and gadgets, but I'm more than satisfied with what is included. Go ahead and buy this thing. You won't be disappointed.

November 30, 2008 By Thora Wagner

Like the idea of attaching it to the sink. I find it difficult to get the right angle to flush my teeth because the tubing in not flexible enough.

September 28, 2009 By Adam Helberg

I had to return this and went with the Hydrofloss. The good news is that's it's compact and comes with a nice aerator head for the faucet. And the price is low.

The bad news is that it's almost impossible to control without making a mess. There's no on/off valve so you have to turn your faucet on to adjust the strength of flow and temperature. Then you put the jet in your mouth spraying all over the place and when you take it out of your mouth again it again makes a mess all over the sink. It's even hard to control inside your mouth.

The Hydrofloss, even though it takes more counter space is just much more practical.

August 14, 2010 By C. Ireland

I have used the WaterPik© for several years and it's been pretty good. But, there is no comparison to the QuickBreeze Oral Irrigator. It is simply the best! It's easy to install, attach and remove. Sure, it may require a couple times of practice but that's all. I like the pressure it provides to efficiently remove debris while also incorporating a spray so gums don't get irritated. I just love love love it!

EDIT: Uh Oh, be careful with the water pressure! After using for a couple of weeks, I have had problems with my gums. I have to assume I was using too much pressure though it was never enough to hurt until the other day...PAIN! Using a mirror I was able to see some gum recession on one particular painful tooth. I am still not pain-free but have reduced the pressure quite a bit and gargling with salt water. As others have recommended, it really should come with some kind of pressure gauge because, like I said, it never hurt my gums under high pressure until the damage was done. It's a still a good product just be very very careful.

So sorry but will have to knock this down to a 3 star rating.

UPDATE: Went to the dentist today and he said that the oral irrigator was NOT the cause of my problem. I had other issues and it was purely a conincidence that it happened at the time I used the irrigator. Very sorry for blaming Oral Breeze. I will continue to use this very good product now.

Bumping it back up to a 5 star rating.

April 23, 2009 By The World's Greatest

I have periodontal disease and I had root planning and scaling down about 4 months ago. Since then I have used this device to irrigate my gums as brushing and flossing wasn't enough for me. 4 months ago my pocket depts were all 4 and 5 mm, with a couple 6mm. Now after using this device for the past 4 months, my pockets are mostly 3 and 4, with no 5 or 6 mm. I even had a some 2mm pockets!

This thing is really great, I used it everyday and although I have a WaterPik© also, I rarely use it now, because the oral breeze is so much easier and faster. My mouth feels and smells fresher than it has in years.

The inventor should be given a noble prize or something for this invention, or at least some medical award; imagine if everyone had one of these, this could save so many people from the terrible effects of gum disease. Lucky for me I still have all my natural teeth and I plan on keeping it that way forever!

I would recommend you getting one of these for yourself like I would recommend you to keep breathing; get one of these oral breezes, you will get one of the best returns for your money like nothing else in your life.

March 17, 2009 By greennleafy "thelionsgirl"

i was impressed by the minimalist packaging and ease of installation. but best, i love the way it works. i was a WaterPik© user for years and when my "Pik" and i were temporarily separated, i decided to try the quickbreeze. i am telling people about this amazing little thing that is portable and takes up no counter space. also, i love the way it makes my mouth feel. an excellent product!

February 7, 2009 By Mississippi Mom

My orthodontist insisted that I get an oral irrigator. Not only do I have braces, but also a device that is enlarging my palate. So, basically I have a mouth full of metal, plastic, screws, springs and wires. I decided to purchase this product because, after reading the reviews from a WaterPik© device, I was concerned that it would not last for the length of time that I needed it.

This product is simplicity at its best! I bought the Quick Breeze instead of the Redi Breeze, because I wanted to be able to remove it from the sink when necessary. This irrigator is very efficient, durable, and quiet. I like that I can control the pressure and temperature with just a simple faucet adjustment. It was easy to install and is easy to remove and replace. I would highly recommend this product!

September 24, 2009 By B. Leepart "Aubrie"

It hooks up easily enough, but it leaks! Where the WaterPik© hooks into the tubing, and where you hold it, water leaks out. I checked, and double checked, it is firmly snapped in place. I finally used some duct tape to try to seal it. I am in a wheelchair, and the water was managing to travel up my arm and into my sleeve. I finally gave up and got a new WaterPik©.

August 23, 2010 By Robert H. Kleinkauf

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I would advise anyone with a gum infection to order an Oral Breeze. I had an infection in mine, I was due to have my gum cut and scrapped. While I was waiting for preapproval from my insurance company I purchased a Quick Breeze with it and advise from the seller and my dentist I was able to clear the infection and did not need to be cut. Buy one it works and is well worth the cost. Had no problems installing or using the Quick Breeze.

August 4, 2010 By Joan D. Sheehan

Not as good as a WaterPik©, but it does do a pretty good job and eliminates the bulky unit on your counter. After a few months of use, it became more and more difficult to remove the unit from the faucet. If you accidently turn on the water while its attached, it spins and sends water everywhere. The product could be much improved if it had a switch valve so you could leave it in place and still use the faucet.

February 19, 2010 By D. Cowan

I've never owned or used a Waterpick, so I can't offer any comparisons. But I can say that I chose to buy the Oral Breeze over a Water Pick, because of the fact that it is simpler, smaller, doesn't use electricity, and is just generally more convenient. I bought it on a whim, and I am VERY happy with my purchase. I think it's actually a really good product. I don't usually write reviews on Amazon, if that gives you an idea of how much I like it.

Yes, you do have to get used to how it works, and finding a pressure that works for you does take a little time. But not much. And my gums have improved SO much. I have a permanent retainer in the bottom of my mouth (just a few permanent brackets) and I can't floss there. So much better. And so are the rest of my gums. I should say, though, that I floss in addition to using the irrigator. I haven't tried just the irrigator, but I know that it is helping because I used to floss consistently before getting it and my gums are way less inflamed. Hope that helps!

March 29, 2008 By oh, no! robots!

This is SO EASY to use - I use mine every day, morning and night, after brushing my teeth. None of the parts seem worn out in the least (after a month of use). Water pressure can be entirely controlled; the two nozzles included (a large and a small) fine-tune it even more.

Replacing and removing the attachment on the faucet takes under two seconds; it can be done one-handed. The faucet requires a little inital surgery before the irrigator can be used - removing and replacing a washer (?), included. I'm no plumber, but I managed easily, without tools and despite the crazy instructions.

April 17, 2010 By Mark Wayne Williams "Mark"

I have used all types of electric water jets and this is SOOO MUCH better! It takes up VERY little space. Just hook the adapter (comes with unit) to your faucet and you're pretty much ready to go. It takes a few days of using it to get a feel of what pressure is right but once you get used to it it's great. I had a problem with one of the hoses after a year, I wrote the company and she sent me three extra hoses for FREE.

They must have updated the way the hose attaches to the mouthpiece because, originally when I purchased this a couple of years ago, it kept popping off. The replacements the company sent were "fixed" to the end so there was no more popping off due to pressure.

PLEASE don't waste your money on the electric WaterPik©s. I really can see these lasting for a LONG time and I think they are much more effective. Super healthy teeth and gums:)

September 6, 2009 By Matthew Valentine "matt0214"

I had braces and a palate splitter 20 years ago, and my orthodontist gave me a product just like this, which even had a bulbous device inline on the hose that created water pulses at an adjustable frequency. I used it religiously, but finally my last tip broke and I can not find a replacement tip (WaterPik© and Interplak tips don't fit), and sadly the orthodontist is gone. I thought - no problem by now the internet will have dozens of these things... wrong. Still, this product fits the bill just fine, with a few negatives:

•  No pulsing of water, just a continuous stream (the 20 year old one has it).
•  No rotary action on the tip head to allow easier angling within the mouth (the 20 year old one has it).
•  Why, after 20 years, is there no other company making competing products?

My dentist says there is an inherent danger to using the pressure of a normal faucet on the gum line. In particular, make the pressure low before putting it in the mouth, and the stream should _never_ be pointed down into the gums, but instead up from the gums toward the teeth to avoid impacting material between the teeth and gums.

I think that's why the big name products have resorted to lower and lower pressure, despite how inconvenient they are. Ok, so were people damaging their gums and that's why the sink connected ones don't seem to be out there any more???

May 7, 2009 By Carol Matustik

Works well. Nicely built. I miss the pulsation of my old WaterPik©,but this does a good job. Nice to not have water reservoir to fill and clean.

April 22, 2009 By Susie Baker

I had no trouble installing the QuickBreeze. I had to use a wrench to remove my old aerator and then I was able to hand install the QuickBreeze onto the spout without a problem. One word of advice though: if you happen to attach the hose and then forget you've attached it and leave it hanging in the sink and turn the water on, you and your bathroom will wind up covered in water. Learn from my mistake!

As far as using it goes, I've been really happy with how easy it is to use. I definitely like it more than the WaterPik© I had before. My teeth and gums feel great!

April 20, 2009 By N. Lad

This is a great product! I've never used any irrigator, and always wanted to get one. But the idea of getting a separate device for $100+ was not appealing to me.

Since it was only $29.95, i decided to try it. The installation is easy, I was concerned that the faucet might not be compatible (since I'm in Europe), but it worked perfectly. Its easy to put on the Valve without any screwing, just by pulling down the grip, and pushing the valve in.

Get your electric brush and this irrigator and you are all set! The sensation of your clean teeth just like after a dentist's cleaning is the best!

August 25, 2010 By Lee B. Tyson

I've been using an electric counter top oral irrigator. This oral irrigator is so much better, easier to use, quiet operating and the water stream is adjustable to a comfortable pressure, everything I've been looking for. And as a plus, the item was delivered a couple of days ahead of the projected delivery date, well packaged.

July 23, 2010 By T. A. Walsh

I bought the QuickBreeze after reading all the positive recommendations. Unfortunately, it does not fit on new (less than 2 years)water saver Kohler faucets. Their technician is working on a possible fix to this situation, and perhaps I can eventually use it.

UPDATE - They were kind enough to send me an additional kit with diferent fittings (at NO charge!) and one did fit my faucet. The product works ok but I like a more powerfull jet so I am considering a WaterPik©© or other pulsating product. I gave the QuickBreeze to my daughter and they like it alot.

May 13, 2010 By C. Gemil

5 stars not only for the quality but also for service. I have used it for 3 years and prompt and free replacement parts have been provided.