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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Waterpik:
10 Dental Flossers
(#1 is Waterpik WP-260 )
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Philips:
4 Dental Flossers
(#1 is Philips Sonicare Airfloss Ultra )
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H2ofloss:
2 Dental Flossers
(#1 is H2ofloss HF-6 Premium )
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Burst:
1 Dental Flossers
(#1 is Burst Water Flosser )
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MySmile:
1 Dental Flossers
(#1 is MySmile Cordless Oral Irrigator )
Price breakdown
At a glance - May 2023 Ranking
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Sorted by price:
Position in ranking | Price | Dental Flosser |
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#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.

Byrdie
Best Cordless
Pros
Cordless design
Charges quickly
Portable and lightweight
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Cons
Has less pressure than corded options
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Women's Health
Best compact
Pros
Easy to charge
Travel-friendly
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Byrdie
Best Overall
Pros
Trusted brand
Large tank
Comes in various colors
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Cons
Takes up a lot of counter space
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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
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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.

Women's Health
Best Pressure Settings
Pros
Features more pressure settings than other brands
Available in different colors
Good for braces
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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.

Women's Health
Best for Families
Pros
Features six pressure settings
Comes with two-year replacement warranty
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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.

Byrdie
Best Cordless, Runner-Up
Pros
Cordless design
Long-lasting battery life
Comes in various colors
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Cons
Has less pressure than corded options
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Healthline
Best design
Pros
ergonomic, compact design, impressive charge window
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Cons
small reservoir
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Electric Teeth
Most powerful
Pros
Design
Battery life
Subscription
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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.

Mumsnet
Best 2-in-1 water flosser
Pros
Complete dental hygiene solution in one
Wide range of pressure settings
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Cons
Pricey
Corded flosser
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Healthline
Best 2-in-1 flosser & toothbrush
Pros
generous reservoir capacity, electric toothbrush included
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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.

VeryWell Health
Best for Travel
Pros
Large water reservoir
Cordless and portable
Has a digital display
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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
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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
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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.

VeryWell Health
Best Cordless
Pros
Cordless and fully waterproof
Comes with a travel case and four jet tips
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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.

Mumsnet
Best budget water flosser
Pros
Long battery life
Budget friendly
Ideal for travel
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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
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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.

Byrdie
Best Overall, Runner-Up
Pros
Has the ADA seal of acceptance
Quiet operation
Can fill reservoir with mouthwash
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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
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Cons
Expensive
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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.

Women's Health
Best value
Pros
Travel-friendly
Stays charged for months at a time
Quiet
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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
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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.

VeryWell Health
Best Budget Waterpik
Pros
Affordable
Cordless
Space-saving and travel-friendly
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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.

Women's Health
Best for shower brushers
Pros
Convenient
Easy to install
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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
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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.

Mumsnet
Best water flosser for gentle cleaning
Pros
Five different pressure settings
Microbubbles to stimulate and massage gums
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Cons
Replacement tips can be expensive and hard to find
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