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The Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 7000 is a corded flosser with an X-shaped water stream nozzle that gives a more thorough clean between the teeth and along the gum line, ideal for people with braces or other hardware. The brand claims this design is up to 180% more effective than traditional flossing, thanks to its quad-tip stream. One feature that certainly comes in handy is this flosser’s pulse wave technology, which lets you know when it’s time to move on from one tooth to the next, ensuring each tooth gets equally cleaned. It holds over 20 ounces of water, has a whopping 10 pressure settings, and is surprisingly quiet on each.

Reviewers say this water flosser delivers a “just left the dentist” clean feeling. One mom of a daughter with braces writes, “She was having trouble with flossing and this was recommended. I’m glad we got it! It’s a powerful, easy and an effective tool to help her get in those hard-to-reach spots and the variety of tips makes it convenient for different purposes.” As far as negative reviews on Amazon, nothing stood out that the brand’s lifetime limited warranty didn’t fix.

Waterpik is definitely the most well-known water flosser brand and is accepted by the ADA. The brand makes plenty of great options, with budget friendly, travel-friendly, and effective designs. The Cordless Revive Portable Water Flosser is battery-operated and combines water pressure with pulsating action to remove 99.9% of plaque (if the flosser is operating at a pressure range (PSI) above 70), bad bacteria and debris that traditional brushing and flossing can’t reach, which is great for gum health. 

The flosser’s handle has dual pressure control, making it easy to alternate between 45 to 75 PSI as you’re flossing over tender areas. It’s no secret that water flossing can be a bit messy, but this one is waterproof and can actually be used in the shower to minimize cleanup.

One reviewer writes, “It’s like taking a micro pressure washer to your teeth and gums. I’m amazed at the number of particles that the Waterpik loosens and rinses away.” One common note is that you may need to fill the water once or twice per session. That said, most reviewers agree that this is a fair trade for its portability and small size.

Another portable model from the same brand, this water flosser proves that you don’t need to sacrifice many bells and whistles while you travel. It has four tips, three pressure settings (ranging from 45 to 75 PSI), and a travel bag for easy storage and packing. There’s even an attachment nozzle specifically designed to close the top while you travel. While small, the water reservoir is easy to fill and holds up to 45 seconds of water capacity.

It’s hard to ignore the over 50,000 reviews on Amazon, or the fact that this flosser has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. One reviewer dubs this product “the best flosser on the market,” while another says it’s “the only water flosser worth the money.” Some mention that the water pressure is weaker than other Waterpik flossers, but that is to be expected with portable models.

Check out this Waterpik water flosser on Amazon and the first thing you’ll notice is a plethora of five-star reviews the length of short stories. Who knew a water flosser could evoke such joy? This professional flosser has enhanced pressure, 10 settings, a massage mode for gum stimulation, and a built-in timer to help track your flossing time. The best part might be its large water reservoir which holds roughly three times more water than cordless flossers. It’s an Amazon best-seller for a reason, and is currently 30% off.  

With an average 4.7-star rating over 113,000 reviews, this flosser gets a lot of love, to say the least. Most feedback sounds a lot like this particular review: “After every use, my mouth feels like it was cleaned by a dental hygienist.”

Like most cordless options, this portable water flosser has a smaller chamber capacity (5 ounces), but it comes equipped with four attachment nozzles and utilizes three pressure settings: : normal, soft, and pulse, which helps the water last longer and the brand says is great for improving your dental hygiene. Fully charged, the battery will last up to 8 hours. 

Some customers say the water chamber holds enough for two floss sessions, while others say they need to refill it halfway through. What the majority of reviewers agree on, though, is that this is a powerful and effective option, that’s great if you don’t want to deal with cords and want something lightweight and portable.

This cordless, single-body water flosser from Oral–B is customizable, allowing you to personalize your cleaning with intensities for gum massage, all-around clean, and targeted clean. There’s also an on-demand mode that gives you the ability to release water only when you need it, minimizing the splash zone effect (and saving water). Plus, the brand’s proprietary technology uses water that’s enriched with micro-bubbles of air. which it says helps to eliminate plaque and leftover food particles, for healthier gums.

There is no mention of ADA approval on this water flosser, but a few experts we spoke to advised that this certification is not make or break, and the brand is also highly recognized for its traditional dental floss, which is ADA compliant.

Almost 70% of reviewers gave this water flosser a perfect rating. One reviewer writes, “My teeth and gums are so happy after using this. I love that it has three different levels of pressure because some days I feel sensitive and just want a light blasting, but most days I like the medium mode. The amount of gunk that falls into the sink is frightening, even after using regular floss. This tells me that this product really does its job well!”