The Cleaning Power Of Water: Best Water Flosser
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Water flossers are becoming more and more popular these days and are starting to take the place of floss.
If you’re one of those people that hate to floss or really find it difficult or painful to floss, then investing in a water flosser would be a great option for you.
Did you know that 20% of Americans never floss? If you fall into that category, perhaps a water flosser would appeal to you more.
Water flossers flush plaque and food from between teeth and around the gum line. The American Dental Association recommends cleaning between your teeth once a day with floss or another interdental cleaner.
The ADA also notes that evidence for water flossers is more limited than for floss or interdental brushes, so they work best as part of a full routine.
Some people also opt for water flossers to avoid throwing nylon floss into landfill, as it can be dangerous for animals, even strangling them.
I’ve put together my list of the top five best water flossers. I’ll discuss all their different features to help you choose the one that is perfect for you.
So, let’s get started!
Waterpik W100 Ultra Water Flosser
Waterpik cites company-funded research showing its water flosser beat string floss at reducing gum bleeding. Independent reviews call the evidence limited, so treat headline numbers with caution.
This unit delivers ten different water pressure settings of 10 to 90 psi with 1200 pulses per minute.
This is a great water flosser for braces because it comes with six different tips. One of them is made specifically for those who have braces.
It's not too large and runs fairly quietly.
The Waterpik helps flush plaque and debris from between teeth and around the gum line.
This is our top pick overall.
Waterpik WP-660 Aquarius Professional Water Flosser
Water flossers are so much easier to use than actual floss and this one is no exception.
This waterpik comes with ten different pressure settings and seven different water flossing tips.
It even has a one-minute timer and lets you know when to move to the next area of your mouth.
I love the small compact look of this water flosser and the easy on and off switch on the handle. It makes it very convenient and easy to control the water flow.
It also has an easy fingertip pressure control button and simple push button power. It's a strong choice if you want more features.
Waterpik Cordless Professional Water Flosser & Nano Sonic Toothbrush, WP-440
I chose this water flosser for its amazing advanced ergonomic fabrication with dual pressure control.
The fact that it’s portable makes it so convenient.
I love the fact that you can just recharge it and bring it traveling. It’s also great if you just want something smaller and less bulky.
It offers two settings, one for sensitive gums and one for deeper cleaning, plus an easy to fill water reservoir.
There’s also a nano-sonic electric toothbrush included. This is so great, because I think it’s really great to use both an electric toothbrush and a water flosser in combination.
Philips Sonicare HX8211/02 Airfloss Rechargeable Electric Flosser
This special water pick has a new auto burst feature. It gives out quick repeated bursts of water to clean in between the teeth.
I love the fact that it has a very slim angled head and guide tip which helps so much when trying to get hard to reach areas.
The tip helps you see which way you should angle it so that you get the maximum clean.
You can use this flosser with water or mouthwash if you want a fresher clean.
It uses bursts of air and micro-droplets to clean between teeth.
It's a good pick if you prefer a compact, handheld design.
Waterpik Water Flosser For Kids, WP-260
I thought this small and simple water flosser was so cute and perfect for kids, so it had to go in my top five list.
This model is for ages six and up and really makes flossing so much more fun for your little ones.
If your child has braces, then I would say this is a definite must. It’s going to make cleaning in-between the braces so much easier.
Of course, the unit also has kid-friendly features like an easy on/off switch. It also has a kid-proof electrical design and 20 removable little stickers that you can use to design your unit.
How fun is that!
Conclusion
Healthy teeth and gums matter, so cleaning between your teeth every day should be part of your routine.
A water flosser can make that habit easier to keep.
A water flosser is a good option if traditional flossing is hard for you, for example if you wear braces or have dental work.
I hope this list of my top five best water flossers really helps when you’re making your selection and doing your water flosser comparison.
Ask your dentist or hygienist which interdental cleaner suits your teeth and gums best.
Sources
- Dental Floss/Interdental Cleaners, American Dental Association
