I bought one for me and one for my wife. We both feel it is too hard to get in between the teeth...the floss is just too wide. The floss is probably twice the thickness of the reach flosser or even string floss. Also, you have to hold the button down the entire time to use it.

Wow! This is really a great device. At first I was skeptical about a "vibrating" flosser, but this really makes a difference for someone with gum issues. I carry the Hummingbird around with a "pick" installed instead of the flosser. It comes with a clear protector that keeps the pick safe and clean. You can carry it in your pocket and you will have it whenever your need it. I have found that it is getting harder to find, so I think I am going to stock up in case it is discontinued. It would be a shame because it really can make a difference for healthy gums and teeth.

I bought this Hummingbird Flosser kit thinking that it could do the same work that my tired and circulation restricted fingers do. It failed in getting between even my not-so-tightly spaced teeth. I guess I'll stick with Oral B Ultra Floss since it works. If your teeth are very tight/close together, I would suggest that you not buy the Hummingbird flosser.

This is a great product and my oral hygenist has remarked on how healthy my gums are. I've been using the hummingbird (the flossers, not the picks) for two years now and I was dismayed to discover that it has been discontinued in Australia. I'm now buying the flosser refills from America. I sincerely hope the bird isn't given the bird there too.

I really like my electric toothbrush from OralB so I thought I would like this too. However, it just doesn't work. The cartridges they have set up don't work because as soon as you tug on them at all, the floss becomes loose and therefore won't vibrate - it only vibrates if it's taut. But because of the way they have the cartridges set up, there is no way to make it taut again. It would have worked if instead they had used a roll of floss and let you feed it through yourself as needed, but they were too greedy and wanted to sell lots of cartridges.

This would be ok if you got lots of use out of the cartridges, but in my experience they broke halfway through a single use. So... forget it.

My dentist recommended this and I didn't want to have to go out and fight the crowds before Christmas so I got it from you and it's great! It got her within days and I was very pleased.

This small flosses is great. To get the most out of it make sure you use the string floss and not the plastic ones that comes with it.

The little plastic floss can break and get stuck between your teeth. Happened at least couple of times so I switch to the string floss.

I can honestly say that I floss more with this device than before. Probably because it is easier to do a thorough job. I recommend this product. Cheap and effective.

1. Eliminates that looping the string around your fingers stuff
2. Causes less damage to the gum, because (once you get the hang of it) one can control it better than the floss
3. Gets out more gunk than I did with the floss

I am not a fan of flossing, but I can do it properly, but it has always been stressful. If you have tight teeth, this gadget takes a bit of experimenting to get it down (seems to work better without wibrating), but it really feels better and seems to clean better. Try it, and take the time to learn to "drive" it. (It is cheap to try.)

I rinse the string after every tooth (you will want to), and it is reusable until it breaks or you feel like replacing it.

I've been using the Hummingbird since it came out, and am only on my second unit. I LOVE this! I was someone who detested flossing (my teeth are very tightly packed) and I would avoid it like the plague. I am fairly religious about using my Hummingbird--I only use the pick attachment--and it is easy and quick to use as well as portable. My checkups are a breeze! I also re-use the picks for several days, just rinse them off. I panicked when I was unable to find refills in the stores; I hope this product is never discontinued. For under six dollars I think the value is great!

I purchased this to replace by gum stimulator, because I could not get replacement tips for it. I was thrilled with both the flosser and the pick. They work very well. The only problem is after about 3 months the unit stopped working. I replaced the battery - it wasn't that. Thinking I just got a bad unit I bought another one. Now after about 3 months this one is doing the same thing! Sometimes when you press the button it doesn't run. I have to tap it on the countertop or shake it to get it started. I don't want to buy a new one every three months.
PS. I soak the flosser and the pick in antiseptic mouthwash overnight so I can reuse them for a week or more.

To help with the use situation, I keep the flosser part in household (3% strength) hydrogen peroxide between uses. My daughter and I each have a small container. The life of the brushes can likewise be extended with hydrogen peroxide. Totally safe, as it can be used diluted with an equal amount of water as a mouthwash.

I was amazed at what this little flosser found between my teeth. Regular floss just didn't seem as effective. I'd like a waxier floss, but it's so effective, it's hard to be critical. I love it!

Since I've gotten the Hummingbird, flossing has become less of a chore. I used to have the greatest difficulty getting floss between my teeth -especially in the back of my mouth where floss would start hurting my fingers. With the Hummingbird, it's a breeze (or close enough anyhow).
Admittedly, I was worried about the waste created by the disposable flosser units. I actually spoke to a hygienist about it. She suggested reusing it, it's what she does! When I thought more about it, it made sense. I mean, we reuse the same toothbrush head for three months. Because the floss starts to fall apart sooner, I just rinse and use till replacement is needed. I read a reviewer for the replacements say they just recycle the plastic of the flosser, and I'm not sure it's recyclable, but it's definitely worth the try.
The reason I only give 4 stars is twofold. First, the waste is still incredible, especially if it really isn't recyclable. Second, I don't find the use of the vibrating particularly helpful. I just don't use it, but some people think it works wonders. I find it more wasteful because of the addition. Why did I get this instead of a unit used just for its "reaching" capabilities? Why, the Hummingbird is so compact and ergonomic! I can take it anywhere!
Really, overall the Hummingbird is worth it. Your dental and heart health is worth it. Just stick to the three R's (that would be reduce, reuse, and recycle) to try and help what effects you have on our planet.

I have always had a hard time flossing. But with the Humming Bird I find flossing a breeze. I love it.

Im glad I didnt let all these bad reviews of this product keep me from buying it. I think its fantastic. At first glance the whole idea of a vibrating flosser may seem a little over the top and silly but guess what, it works. I can totally feel it cleaning out all the nasty grime inbetween my teeth. Its easy to use, its extremely effective, I gotta give it what it deserves. 5 stars

This item does not vibrate as much as I thought it would. The vibrations may be beneficial once it gets between the teeth, but they do not help at all in getting the floss into the space between the teeth if your teeth are as close as mine.

If you are considering the Hummingbird flosser, don't! I tried it, and it practically pulled a crown out. The floss tips are too tight, and the tiny flosser is a nightmare to hold.

On the other hand, the Reach flosser is about the size of an electric toothbrush, and very easy to hold. Moreover, the Hummingbird floss-head refills cost almost twice as much as the Reach refills.

I bought this to fill a purchase requirement for Oral B products. The ultasonic toothbrush is outstanding, but this thing is a joke. Unless you have gaps in your teeth big enough to allow eating corn on the cob through a tennis racket, the tips stick and pull off.

My teeth are very tight and flossing has never been a joy of any kind, so I often don't do it! Then I got this little buzzer thingy and things have changed. Even though I still have trouble getting the floss between my teeth, once it is in there, I can feel it is doing a superb job of getting the tiny bits and goo off my teeth in areas regular flossing just doesn't go, and it does it in a third of the time regular flossing takes. I thought having a battery powered tooth pick was the height of arrogance, stupidity, and conspicuous consumption to the Nth degree, but I have changed my mind. The toothpick also gets into others spots the flosser can't reach. I will now be PROUD to visit my dentist.

I gave it four stars instead of 5 because the floss, although very good, still shreds a tiny bit, due to my tight teeth;however it DOES last an entire flossing session, unlike regular floss. Over all, this is well worth the price and the very slight learning curve.

We bought the hummingbird flosser, I took the head off of it and used it. Works fine that way, it's good for reaching the back teeth compared to regular dental floss. But I will not buy again. I will just stretch the fingers with regular floss for now on. I am not sure why anyone would say it hurts though it hardly moves.

The Oral B Hummingbird is completely useless as a floss or toothpick replacement. The picks and flosser heads are better used without the hummingbird if anything. If you purchase this item you will simply be recieve a device with a "cute" appearance that vibrates like a pager but does nothing to help clean your teeth. Honestly, I do not recommend anyone purchasing this product unless they want to use it as a display item on your desk.

After using this I found out from the dentist it was making my gums red and sore. He told me to stop using it, and get a water pik instead. If you are sore after using this stop using it, the pressure is too strong.

This product is somewhat of a waste of time depending on your teeth. Unless your teeth are perfectly straight you can hardly get the floss/pick in between your teeth and once you do get it in between your teeth you can hardly move the floss up and down or left to right because there is no power in just holding the device with one hand. Also, I think that even if your teeth are perfectly straight (which I doubt everyones is) I doubt you still will be able to use this product properly because of just how weak the floss and your control over the product is.

To put it simply, this flosser will save me from the ravages of inflammed peridontal ligaments. Flossing has never been more pleasurable or productive, and I want to do it again and again. Each application results in surprising excretions of decayed meals that would never have surrendered to manual manipulation of my old flossing twine. My fingers are starting to stiffen from my arthritis, so the battery power really helps me to perform this important grooming function without asking for assistance from my younger wife. And the little hummer is thinner in the middle than at either end, so it should remain lodged snugly in the pocket even during vigorous activity, I can be sure I will not loose it when I go on outings. One of life's surprising pleasures in such a small sleek package. Thank you Oral Braun!

While the flossing part is good, the machine itself vibrates a great deal. It hurts my hand.

I am not a consistant flosser, but since I purchased the Hummingbird I have been flossing more often. I use both the floss and the picks. The picks work well on the back teeth, especially.

I have a hard time finding fault with a product that encourages me to floss. While the flossing attachments still have some room for improvement, I am optimistic that Oral B will solve that problem and we will be able to buy better refills in the future. In the meantime, I'd say the Hummingbird will make my next trip to the dentist a little easier.

I though this was going to be a decent buy do to it making flossing easier when it actually makes it harder. The floss is worthless because the power of the floss is weak. The picks are not that great either and you will end up spending a lot of money because you will have to buy refills. The best thing about this product is its AAA battery that comes with it.

All I can say is just stick to the simple flossing because you are wasting your money on this product.

The old Dr. Flosser sold at Brookstone (not the new one from Flightek Ltd.) was the best. But this one massages your gums and is a pleasurable adjunct to normal flossing. The picks are great too. Excellent for massing between teeth and tones and invigorates while dislodging the gook. And it is so well made, like all of the Oral B / Braun products. I'm planning to keep one of these in my pocket for all occasions. And to keep one in my wife's pocket too!

I agree, the flosser may not be all that great, but I really like the job the picks do, and its fairly comfortable.

I found it a good buy.

Purchased thinking it would be supperior to manual flossing and it is actually worse! Not worth the time, effort and definetly money.

This is one of the worst oral hygene products I have ever used. They try to make it cute and stuff with the minty picks and protective cover and all. I really regret buying this product.

I floss twice a day and was hoping this would make it easier to do. No such luck, it's very awkward. The floss it uses is crappy. And at twice a day, it would cost me a fortune to keep buying refills for it.

What a huge waste of money... don't bother.