IF YOU’RE one of those people that actually flosses every day, big props to you. I bet your dentist is proud. Most people, on the other hand, don’t floss every day, even though the American Dental Association recommends it. Flossing is relatively easy to do, so why are there so many people who avoid it?
Even if you pride yourself on living a healthy lifestyle, flossing every day is still a challenge. If you’re reluctant to floss because you’ve had issues in the past of the floss getting stuck between your teeth or being painful, a water flosser may be a worthwhile investment. Water flossers use a targeted, pressurized stream of water to remove food particles, bacteria, and plaque between teeth and under the gums. It acts as a sort of power washer to clean away what your toothbrush can’t get to. And some dentists even argue that water flossing can reach deeper into gum pockets and clean your mouth better than traditional floss.
Flossing is one of the essential actions you should take to care for your oral health every day. With a water flosser, flossing is simple and only takes an extra couple of minutes per day. If you want to take better care of your gums and up your oral hygiene game, we’ve got you covered. These are the best water flossers out there for every budget and bathroom counter set-up.
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Best Overall
Waterpik
ION Professional Cordless Water Flosser Teeth Cleaner
| Water tank capacity |
22 ounces |
| Battery life |
Up to 4 hours of use per charge |
| Battery charge time |
5 hours |
Best Corded Water Flosser
Waterpik
Aquarius Professional Water Flosser
| Dimensions (LxWxH) |
6.63 x 5.88 x 9.25 inches |
| Weight |
2.05 pounds |
| Number of pressure settings |
10 |
| Reservoir Capacity |
90 seconds |
Best Portable Water Flosser
Waterpik
Cordless Water Flosser
| Dimensions (LxWxH) |
3.6 x 2.5 x 11.75 inches |
| Weight |
11.68 ounces |
| water reservoir capacity |
5 ounces |
| Pressure range |
45-75 PSI |
Most Powerful Water Flosser
Philips Sonicare
Power Flosser 7000
| Dimensions (LxWxH) |
5.433 x 5.984 x 9.921 Inches |
| Weight |
2.086 pounds |
| Water Reservoir |
18.6oz (550ml) with removable lid |
| Nozzles included |
2 |
| Modes |
2 (Clean, Deep Clean) |
Most Affordable Water Flosser
Pursonic
USB Rechargeable Water Flosser
| Dimensions (LxWxH) |
9.7 x 5.12 x 3.35 inches |
| Water Tank Capacity |
5.41 ounces |
| Pressure |
40 – 80 PSF |
Waterpik
Nano Plus Water Flosser
| Dimensions (LxWxH) |
5 x 4.5 x 8.5 Inches |
| Weight |
1.125 Pounds |
| Pressure |
10 to 80 PSI |
| water reservoir |
15 ounces |
H2ofloss
Water Flosser Portable Dental Oral Irrigator
| Dimensions (LxWxH) |
2.3622048 x 3.1496062 x 8.661417 inches |
| Weight |
1.19 pounds |
| Pressure |
20-110 PSI |
| water reservoir |
300ml |
Quip
Rechargeable Cordless Water Flosser
| Overall length |
9 inches |
| Battery |
1 non-universal lithium ion (included) |
| Battery Life |
60 seconds of water per cycle, 60 cycles per charge on gentle mode |
Spotlight Oral Care
Water Flosser
| water pressure |
80-160 PSI |
| water reservoir |
190ml |
Made by Dentists
Water Flosser
| Overall length |
7.6 inches |
| Power Source |
Battery |
| Pressure |
30-90 PSI |
What To Look For In A Water Flosser
The most important thing you want to look for when shopping for a water flosser is the American Dental Association (ADA)’s seal of acceptance, which demonstrates that the device has been proven to be as effective, if not more effective, than traditional flossing at removing plaque and debris between the teeth. If you’re not sure which brand to go with , stick to trusted dental brands like Waterpik, Panasonic, and Philips, which are all ADA-appoved.
Water flossers also take up a decent amount of space on your counter, so make sure you have enough room to keep your device on display or consider a cordless rechargeable device. In this list, we tried to include picks that would look good sitting on your counter but are still effective. Some water flossers emit a continuous stream of water while others produce a short burst of water with the press of a button. Both are equally effective at getting between your teeth, so it just comes down to personal preference.
For the past two years, we consulted with Men’s Health’s Grooming editors and writers on the top water flossers for men. Experts including our Grooming Editor Garrett Munce and Senior Commerce Editor Christian Gollayan have tried multiple water flossers and evaluated them for their effectiveness, size, and ease of use. We also considered top-reviewed water flossers that had at least 100 five-star customer ratings on e-commerce websites that we trust.
Cristina Montemayor
Cristina Montemayor is a freelance writer and journalist living in Austin, Texas, covering beauty, grooming, style, and culture.
