New Waterpik® Sidekick™ Water Flosser is Scene Stealer of Oral Care; Proven Performance for Anytime, Anywhere Water Flossing

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The all-new Waterpik^® Sidekick™ Water Flosser grabs the spotlight, offering all the oral health benefits of a full-sized device in an ultra-compact, collapsible package created for portability. Perfect for healthy people who have things to do and places to be, Sidekick™ tags along on vacation, travels to the office or school, stores in small spaces, and adds a little fun to oral health care routines.

Waterpik Sidekick Water Flosser

Trend-seekers and gadget lovers will find appeal in the collapsible design, but there’s nothing gimmicky about the functionality of this Water Flosser. Transforming from a cube-like shape into what looks like a scaled down unit, Sidekick™ offers full-sized performance and water capacity for 60 seconds of flossing at a turn.

Developed by the engineers at Waterpik^®, Sidekick™ assembles in a snap and disassembles just as quickly for storage in a drawer, handbag, or briefcase. Sidekick™ also tucks inside an included, zip-up, water-resistant travel pouch to catch drips.

There is nothing else like Sidekick™ in the marketplace. According to Brian Woodard, Director of New Product, Waterpik^®, “Sidekick will become standard travel gear, just like a toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, and shaver.”

Sidekick™ does flaunt a little more panache than the company’s starring Water Flossers. “Waterpik expects Sidekick to attract people who’ve never used a water flosser before,” said Suzanne Carranza, Senior Marketing Communications Manager, Waterpik^®. “It’s serious oral care in a charismatic, sassy package. The Waterpik^® Water Flosser makes caring for gums and teeth easier and more effective. Why shouldn’t Water Flossing be fun too?”

Size-conscious Sidekick™ weighs just over a pound and comes in three contemporary color combinations: white with chrome accents, white with rose gold accents, and black with copper accents. Other features include:

5×7 inch (ish) portability
5 pressure settings with sliding pressure control
Swivel handled flossing stylus with tip
60 seconds of water capacity
Dual-function water reservoir that flips for travel and tidy storage
Water-resistant, zippered travel case in charcoal fabric
Global voltage compatible for domestic events or world tours

Powered by the same patented Waterpik^® technology in full-sized, countertop units, the Sidekick™ Water Flosser is more than a pretty face. Sidekick™ removes harmful plaque and bacteria between teeth, in hard-to-reach areas of the mouth, and below the gumline.

The Waterpik^® Water Flosser is widely recommended by dentists and dental hygienists. Proven effective by more than 70 clinical research studies, the Waterpik^® Water Flosser:

Removes up to 99.9% of plaque from treated areas.
Is up to 50% more effective for improving gum health vs. string floss
Helps prevent tooth decay and future dental work

Adoring fans can purchase the Waterpik^® Sidekick™ Water Flosser starting in February 2018 for $129.99 at Amazon.com and Waterpik.com.

For the best water flossing experience, users will be able to download the new “Waterpik^® 14 Day Challenge” app. They’ll receive how-to-use information and inspiration to help create a healthy habit for life. The app will be available in March 2018.

About Waterpik^®Water Pik, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative personal healthcare products sold under the Waterpik^® brand name. The Company has developed and introduced many products considered the first of their kind, leading to the formation of new markets, including the Water Flosser and the Original Shower Massage^®. The Waterpik^® brand is one of the most trusted oral health brands among dental professionals throughout the world. The Company’s products are sold through a variety of channels, including mass merchandisers, drug store chains, and specialty retailers. Headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, the Company operates facilities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.