Top 4 Water Flossers For A Deeper Clean
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When it comes to oral hygiene, regular string floss may not be enough anymore. More dental hygienists recommend water flossers, also known as oral irrigators, to their patients to add to their daily routines.
Water flossers use a pressurized and pulsating water stream to go deeper between teeth to remove plaque and lingering food particles. Many people love how the water jets feel on their gums and enjoy the deeper clean. However, water flossers are not meant to replace traditional floss – they’re just an addition to the routine.
So if you feel it may be time to upgrade your dental hygiene routine with a water flosser but aren’t sure where to start, we’ve got you covered. Here are our top four water flosser picks.
Waterpik ION Professional Cordless Water Flosser
Waterpik is the most recognizable brand of water flossers. And for good reason, too – they’ve built a reputation for being the premier brand for quality water flossing. The ION countertop model comes with all the features you’d expect to see in a more expensive model but at a lower price point. It’s quiet, has an ergonomic design, comes with six tips, and is effective at between-teeth cleaning. However, if you’re looking for something that takes up less countertop space, this may not be the water flosser for you. Although not as big as other options on the market, the tank takes up a decent amount of countertop space.
Waterpik Cordless Water Flosser
Coming in at just under $40, Waterpik’s cordless model is the perfect option for people who want something a bit more compact and easy to travel with. Its affordable price point makes it an attractive option for many people just starting with a water flosser. Despite its compact, lightweight design, it still packs a punch. The downside is that it has a smaller water tank that holds five ounces of water, equivalent to about 30 seconds of use. It has only two settings, but switching between both to change the water pressure is easy.
Philips Sonicare Power Flosser
Philips’ newest addition to the water flosser market has already proven to be a powerful alternative to Waterpik. It’s received rave reviews for its mess-free deep cleaning, easy-to-use design, and quietness. It has four water stream settings and an auto-timer to get the perfect clean each time. This design is surprisingly compact for water flossers with tanks and takes up relatively little countertop space.
Large Tank Water Flosser by Smile Direct Club
Next up is the Large Tank Water Flosser by Smile Direct Club. This water flosser is easy to use and cordless, which is especially handy if you want to use it in the shower and avoid splashing water all over your counter. However, don’t let its compact, travel-friendly design fool you – its water tank requires fewer refills than comparable models.
Cody Horton is a freelance journalist based in St. Petersburg, FL. When not writing, he enjoys spending time with his two young children, kayaking, and running.
