my dentist said that I have periodontal disease, so he recommended I use an oral irrigator. I looked into the waterpic but didn't want a big, bulky thing on the counter so I got a battery-operated Panasonic

I've been very happy with it. My gums bled for a long time, but now I use the higher setting and they don't bleed anymore. My dental check up was much better the last time, too.

I was also told to floss after I brush, as there would be more chance for gunk to get under your gums before you brush.