Talk:Water pick

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According to brief internet research, there is a debate about whether the water pick is effective in removing plaque from teeth. Some sites claim that it is actually dangerous because it forces bacteria into systemic circulation, or even damages gums. It would be interesting to have some comment on this here.68.161.77.219 01:01, 28 August 2006 (UTC)