I found this to be the same with a water pick. At first my gums bled and hurt, but after a few weeks I could turn the power to max and it feels like an awesome

I found this to be the same with a water pick. At first my gums bled and hurt, but after a few weeks I could turn the power to max and it feels like an awesome massage on my gums. I used to get some food stuck between my teeth, but now almost never do which I presume is due to much healthier gums.