8 Best Water Flossers for a Deep, Powerful Clean

Editor's tip: The device features a timer that runs for 1.5 minutes, so you'll know just how long to floss.

Product highlights: 7 flosser tips, 10 pressure settings, timer, 10 to 100 PSI pressure (pounds per square inch), ADA-approved.

More to shop from Waterpik:
- A sleeker pick: Waterpik Ion Water Flosser, $100
- If you want to splurge: Waterpik Sonic-Fusion 2.0 Professional Flossing Toothbrush, $200

Best Waterproof Water Flosser: Quip Rechargeable Water Flosser

Why it's worth it: In 2022, Quip made a splash in the oral world with its sleek electric toothbrush (a Best of Beauty winner), and we're pleased to say it's now a bonafide member of the water flosser game. The Quip Rechargeable Water Flosser brings that same elegant energy to your mouth without sacrificing any power. It has a 360-degree rotation, magnetic tip that snaps into place, battery lasts up to eight weeks, and subscription-optional plan that delivers fresh floss tips to your door every three months. Pair it with one of their iconic toothbrushes and call it a high-quality cleaning.

Editor's tip: Make sure your faucet is running at a gentle flow so you reach just the right level when filling up the reservoir on this water flosser.

Product highlights: Magnetic tip attachment, eight-week charge life, USB charger, 2 pressure modes, two water flow modes, ADA-approved.

Most Versatile Water Flosser: Philips Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser 3000

Why it's worth it: Philips has made everything from beard trimmers to lightbulbs to baby bottles and now, cordless water flossers (yay). This option, the Philips Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser, delivers a powerful stream of water that gets in between each tooth for a super clean feel. Despite the strong flow, this thing is quiet so as not to bug the flossers and brushers with whom you're sharing your sink. The pulse wave technology guides you from tooth to tooth during flossing, and the X-shaped water stream covers a plentiful surface area. And you know that old saying, right? A minute of water flossing a day keeps the dentist from being mad at you!

Editor's tip: You can use this water flosser in the shower, which would take your everything shower to an entirely new dimension.

Product highlights: 2 flosser tips, USB charging cable, 3 intensity levels, 2 flossing modes, 14-day battery life, ADA approved.

Best Travel Water Flosser: Waterpik Cordless Slide Professional Water Flosser

Why it's worth it: So you want healthy gums and clean in-betweens but don't want to lug (or simply cannot lug) a bulky water flosser in your carry-on. Waterpik totally gets it so they designed the Cordless Slide Professional Water Flosser. The compact flosser collapses to fit wherever, and the battery can hold a charge for up to four weeks (you can charge it via your laptop, BTW). Even if you're not traveling, this water flosser is perfect for small bathrooms or limited-outlet spaces.

Editor's tip: The flosser is dishwasher safe if you pop it in the top rack.

Product highlights: 4 flosser tips, 3 pressure settings, shower and dishwasher safe, USB-C rechargeable, 4-week battery life, travel case included.

Best Affordable Water Flosser: Amazon Basics HydroClean Cordless Water Flosser

Why it's worth it: There's no basic like an Amazon basic. Thus, the Amazon Basics HydroClean Cordless Water Flosser is an excellent, affordable option for people looking to try water flossing for the first time or water flosser lovers shopping for their first cordless option. It's easy to clean and portable, and the flexible tip makes tricky spots easier to reach.

Editor's tip: This battery-powered model is a good choice if you lack bathroom counter space or an easy-access outlet for USB charging.

Product highlights: 2 pressure settings, battery-powered (AA), 360-degree rotating tip, 30 seconds of water capacity, ADA-approved.

Best Water Flosser for Braces: Boka Power Flosser

Why it's worth it: The sleek design of the Boka is complimented by how well it works—proving, once and for all, that you don't have to sacrifice aesthetics for function. The five attachments can be swapped out for a customizable cleaning experience, and it's USB rechargeable, making it easier to manage. One of the heads is made explicitly for braces, which will make your (or your kid's) orthodontist very, very happy.

Editor's tip: This flosser also comes with a tongue scraper, which sweetens the deal. A refresher: "Tongue scrapers help exfoliate oral debris and bacteria that accumulate on the surface of the tongue," Joyce Kahng, DDS, a board-certified cosmetic dentist based in New York City, explained.

Product highlights: 5 flosser tips, 3 pressure settings, 360-degree rotation, 2-minute timer, shower safe, USB-rechargeable.

Best Pressure Range: Supersmile Zina Water Flosser

Why it's worth it: It's no coincidence that the pretty pink hue of the Supersmile Zina Water Flosser matches the color of your super healthy gums. Okay, maybe it is a coincidence, but we're into it. This flosser covers all of the must-have bases and then some. If you have sensitive teeth, don't worry because the five-setting pressure range ensures you'll have a comfy flossing experience from start to finish.

Editor's tip: Add a touch of the Supersmile Whitening Pre-Rinse to the reservoir before powering on for extra sanitizing and whitening abilities.

Product highlights: 1 flosser tip, 5 pressure settings, 360-degree rotation, shower-safe, USB-rechargeable.

Longest Battery Life: Burst Water Flosser

Why it's worth it: Whether you use the Burst Water Flosser instead of string floss or in addition, you'll appreciate the super clean feeling it helps you achieve and how it feels in your hand. The water stream is strong but not painful, the rotating tip handles plaque all over, and one overnight charge lasts 80 days. It's easy to fill but still water-resistant in case you turn the faucet on a little too fast. Oh, and it also comes with a silky gray travel bag.

Editor's tip: The brand recommends filling the tank with lukewarm or warm water for the most comfortable flossing experience.

Product highlights: 1 flosser tip, 3 pulse settings, 360-degree rotation, USB rechargeable, 80-day battery life, travel case included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Water flossers are an equally effective alternative to standard string floss, but rather than a piece of nylon or Teflon thread, they use a stream of water to clean in between your teeth. Chrystle Cu, DDS, a board-certified dentist in San Mateo, California, and Cocofloss founder spoke to Allure to explain how these tools do their thing. “These electronic devices shoot out a powerful stream of water that you can use to clean between your teeth and along your gumline,” says Dr. Cu. “They can take some getting used to and can be messy. For some people, they provide a good alternative to string floss — as long as you use them correctly.”

Traditional floss may not work for everyone, and water flossers are a fantastic alternative. “Water flossers are especially great for [people who have] multi-unit dental restorations like bridges and implant-supported dentures with large areas of food impaction,” says Dr. Cu. They can also be helpful for people with manual dexterity issues or people with orthodontia like braces for whom using traditional floss is a struggle.

Dr. Cu is also a proponent of a third flossing option: interdental brushes. "Interdental brushes are itty-bitty cylindrical brushes with a handle and 360 degrees of bristles, kind of like a micro bottle brush," she explains. "These scrubby floss alternatives can be especially helpful if you have trouble flossing or if you have larger gaps between your teeth due to gum recession." No matter how you choose to floss, water, string, or interdental, it's critical to do so before you use your toothbrush.

Keep in mind, though, using any flossing method is better than not flossing—be it water, interdental, or string floss. “There are so many floss options on the market,” New York City-based board-certified cosmetic dentist Sharon Huang, DDS, previously told Allure. "The best floss is the floss you enjoy and will use daily."

• Chrystle Cu, DDS, a board-certified dentist in San Mateo, California, and Cocofloss founder
• Sharon Huang, DDS, a board-certified cosmetic dentist based in New York City

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