May 2023

Power Dental Flossers: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of Dental Flosser rankings posted by key online experts, as of May 2023.

Summary

Between 5 May 2023 and 9 May 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 70 Dental Flosser endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

43 Power Dental Flossers were endorsed in total, only 15 made it into this month's ranking (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included).

As of 9 May 2023, Waterpik Cordless Advanced takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed dental flosser with 8 expert endorsements. 3 experts out of 8 recommended it as the '#1 dental flosser' this month. It is followed by Waterpik Aquarius and Waterpik Aquarius Pro , with 5 and 2 expert endorsements respectively.

Brand breakdown
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Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking power dental flossers start at $34.99 (H2ofloss HF-6 Premium) and go up to $161.44 (Waterpik Sonic-Fusion Pro). Median dental flosser costs $64.96 (Philips Sonicare HX3806).
$34.99
$161.44

At a glance - May 2023 Ranking

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Rank Change Price Dental Flosser
money.com
Dentaly
New Mouth
Byrdie
Wirecutter
Women's Health
VeryWell Health
Mumsnet
Healthline
Electric Teeth
1
- $98
Waterpik Cordless Advanced
5
4
1
3
-
9
6
1
-
1
2
- $77
Waterpik Aquarius
3
7
-
1
2
-
1
-
-
-
3
- $81
Waterpik Aquarius Pro
1
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
4
- $37
H2ofloss HF-9Whisper
4
8
-
-
-
2
-
-
-
-
5
+10 $52
Burst Water Flosser
-
-
-
4
-
-
-
-
4
4
6
-1 $120
Waterpik Complete Care 9.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9
1
-
7
-1 $53
MySmile Cordless Oral Irrigator
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
4
6
-
8
- $40
Aquasonic Aqua Flosser
2
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
-
-
9
-2 Check price
Fairywill FW-5020E
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
-
3
10
-1 $100
Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 5000
-
-
-
2
-
-
4
-
-
-
11
-1 $35
H2ofloss HF-6 Premium
-
-
5
-
-
-
2
-
-
-
14
-1 $35
Insmart YXY-801
-
-
-
-
-
7
-
-
2
-
15
-1 $35
Waterpik Cordless Express
-
-
-
-
3
-
7
-
-
-
16
- Check price
Oral Breeze Showerbreeze
-
-
-
-
-
6
-
-
5
-
17
- $99
Panasonic EW1211A
-
5
-
-
-
-
-
7
-
-

Sorted by price:

Position in ranking Price Dental Flosser
#11 $34.99 H2ofloss HF-6 Premium [buy] [more info]
#14 $34.99 Insmart YXY-801 [buy] [more info]
#15 $34.99 Waterpik Cordless Express [buy] [more info]
#4 $36.99 H2ofloss HF-9Whisper [buy] [more info]
#8 $39.95 Aquasonic Aqua Flosser [buy] [more info]
#5 $52 Burst Water Flosser [buy] [more info]
#7 $52.69 MySmile Cordless Oral Irrigator [buy] [more info]
#2 $76.98 Waterpik Aquarius [buy] [more info]
#3 $81 Waterpik Aquarius Pro [buy] [more info]
#1 $98.10 Waterpik Cordless Advanced [buy] [more info]
#17 $99 Panasonic EW1211A [buy] [more info]
#10 $99.96 Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 5000 [buy] [more info]
#6 $119.99 Waterpik Complete Care 9.0 [buy] [more info]

We ranked Waterpik Cordless Advanced #1 in May 2023 because:

  • 8 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 3 experts ranked Waterpik Cordless Advanced as #1.
Critic endorsements:
money.com

Best cordless water flosser

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Dentaly

One of the best portable water flossers on Amazon

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New Mouth

Best Overall

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Byrdie

Best Cordless

Pros
Cordless design
Charges quickly
Portable and lightweight

Cons
Has less pressure than corded options

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Women's Health

Best compact

Pros
Easy to charge
Travel-friendly

Cons
Big size
Fewer pressure settings than other brands

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VeryWell Health

Best Cordless Waterpik

Pros
Cordless
Comes with travel case and charger
Easy to use

Cons
Only has three pressure settings

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Mumsnet

Best overall water flosser

Pros
Three pressure and intensity settings to suit most dental needs, including braces
Waterproof for use in the shower
Range of tips included

Cons
Battery life could be better for the price

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Electric Teeth

Best Overall

Pros
45+ second flossing time
Easy to rotate the nozzle
Grippy handle
3 pressure settings
Easy to attach magnetic charger
Different color options available
Travel pouch included in the box

Cons
Price – it is expensive

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We ranked Waterpik Aquarius #2 in May 2023 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 2 experts ranked Waterpik Aquarius as #1.
Critic endorsements:
money.com

Editor’s pick

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Dentaly

Waterpik receives some of the best water flosser reviews

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Byrdie

Best Overall

Pros
Trusted brand
Large tank
Comes in various colors

Cons
Takes up a lot of counter space

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Wirecutter

Just as effective, but bulkier

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VeryWell Health

Best Overall

Pros
Has a large water tank
Comes with seven flossing tips and 10 pressure settings
Three-year manufacturer’s warranty

Cons
The cord connecting the base and flosser wand is short
Must be plugged into a wall outlet

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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts

Identify Experts

We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend Power Dental Flossers.

Capture Rankings

For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of Power Dental Flossers, it must be updated in the last 9 months.

Aggregate Rankings

We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking

Experts chosen for May 2023 ranking

We ranked Waterpik Aquarius Pro #3 in May 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 2 experts ranked Waterpik Aquarius Pro as #1.
Critic endorsements:
money.com

Best overall

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Women's Health

Best Pressure Settings

Pros
Features more pressure settings than other brands
Available in different colors
Good for braces

Cons
Noisier than other brands

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We ranked H2ofloss HF-9Whisper #4 in May 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
money.com

Best for low prices

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Dentaly

H2o countertop oral irrigator

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Women's Health

Best for Families

Pros
Features six pressure settings
Comes with two-year replacement warranty

Cons
Customers say the on/off switch is stiff and awkwardly placed

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We ranked Burst Water Flosser #5 in May 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Byrdie

Best Cordless, Runner-Up

Pros
Cordless design
Long-lasting battery life
Comes in various colors

Cons
Has less pressure than corded options

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Healthline

Best design

Pros
ergonomic, compact design, impressive charge window

Cons
small reservoir

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Electric Teeth

Most powerful

Pros
Design
Battery life
Subscription

Cons
Small water tank – short flossing times

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We ranked Waterpik Complete Care 9.0 #6 in May 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Waterpik Complete Care 9.0 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Mumsnet

Best 2-in-1 water flosser

Pros
Complete dental hygiene solution in one
Wide range of pressure settings

Cons
Pricey
Corded flosser

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Healthline

Best 2-in-1 flosser & toothbrush

Pros
generous reservoir capacity, electric toothbrush included

Cons
Pricey pick

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We ranked MySmile Cordless Oral Irrigator #7 in May 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
VeryWell Health

Best for Travel

Pros
Large water reservoir
Cordless and portable
Has a digital display

Cons
The automatic “soft start” can be confusing

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Mumsnet

Best water flosser for the whole family

Pros
Low-pressure option suitable for children eight and above
Eight colour-coded tips

Cons
Some reviewers found the shape of the tank quite bulky to hold

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Healthline

Best for the whole family

Pros
8 jet tips and settings to accommodate children and adults

Cons
Some reviewers found it a little messy to use and fill.

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We ranked Aquasonic Aqua Flosser #8 in May 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
money.com

Best Value for Money

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VeryWell Health

Best Cordless

Pros
Cordless and fully waterproof
Comes with a travel case and four jet tips

Cons
Water reservoir only lasts about 45 seconds
Has just three basic pressure settings

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We ranked Fairywill FW-5020E #9 in May 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Mumsnet

Best budget water flosser

Pros
Long battery life
Budget friendly
Ideal for travel

Cons
The highest pressure setting can be quite intense
Noisier than some other models

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Electric Teeth

Best budget

Pros
90+ seconds flossing time
3 pressure settings
Long battery life
USB charging

Cons
Reliability issues reported by users
Difficult to rotate the nozzle
Warranty is only 1 year
Small port cover that is easy to lose

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We ranked Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 5000 #10 in May 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Byrdie

Best Overall, Runner-Up

Pros
Has the ADA seal of acceptance
Quiet operation
Can fill reservoir with mouthwash

Cons
Takes up a lot of counter space

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VeryWell Health

Best for Braces

Pros
Large water tank
10 brushing intensities
Two cleaning modes

Cons
Expensive

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We ranked H2ofloss HF-6 Premium #11 in May 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
New Mouth

Best Cheap Cordless Water Flosser

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VeryWell Health

Best Budget

Pros
Affordable
Completely cordless
Five pressure settings

Cons
Small water reservoir
Higher pressure modes may be too intense

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We ranked Insmart YXY-801 #12 in May 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Women's Health

Best value

Pros
Travel-friendly
Stays charged for months at a time
Quiet

Cons
Pressure is too intense sometimes
Fewer pressure settings than other brands

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Healthline

Most affordable

Pros
handheld model takes up less counter space

Cons
Some reviewers experienced longevity issues.

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We ranked Waterpik Cordless Express #13 in May 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Wirecutter

Portable yet powerful

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VeryWell Health

Best Budget Waterpik

Pros
Affordable
Cordless
Space-saving and travel-friendly

Cons
Uses AA batteries
Water reservoir needs to be refilled often

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We ranked Oral Breeze Showerbreeze #14 in May 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Women's Health

Best for shower brushers

Pros
Convenient
Easy to install

Cons
The hose comes off often
Fewer tip options than other brands

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Healthline

Best shower flosser

Pros
no need to fill reservoir tank

Cons
can only be used in the shower

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We ranked Panasonic EW1211A #15 in May 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Dentaly

The Panasonic water flosser is said to be great for sensitive gums

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Mumsnet

Best water flosser for gentle cleaning

Pros
Five different pressure settings
Microbubbles to stimulate and massage gums

Cons
Replacement tips can be expensive and hard to find

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