September 2022
Power Dental Flossers: Meta Ranking Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Dental Flosser rankings posted by key online experts, as of September 2022.
Summary
As of 13 Sep 2022, 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.
At a glance - September 2022 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Dental Flosser |
New Mouth
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Electric Teeth
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Byrdie
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money.com
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Wirecutter
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Healthline
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VeryWell Health
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Women's Health
|
Mumsnet
|
Dentaly
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
- | $80 |
Waterpik Cordless Advanced
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
9
|
1
|
3
|
|
2
|
- | $65 |
Waterpik Aquarius
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
|
3
|
- | $85 |
Waterpik Aquarius Pro
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
4
|
- | Check price |
Fairywill FW-5020E
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2
|
|
5
|
- | $38 |
H2ofloss HF-9Whisper
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
6
|
|
6
|
- | $120 |
Waterpik Complete Care 9.0
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
|
7
|
- | Check price |
Philips Sonicare Airfloss Ultra
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
8
|
- | $100 |
Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 5000
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
9
|
- | $35 |
H2ofloss HF-6 Premium
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
12
|
- | $35 |
Insmart YXY-801
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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2
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
|
13
|
- | $35 |
Waterpik Cordless Express
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
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7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
14
|
- | $70 |
Burst Water Flosser
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
15
|
- | $60 |
MySmile Cordless Oral Irrigator
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
|
16
|
- | $99 |
Panasonic EW1211A
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
4
|
|
17
|
- | $43 |
Oral Breeze Showerbreeze
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
6
|
-
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-
|
We ranked Waterpik Cordless Advanced #1 in September 2022 because:
- 8 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
- Out of those, 3 experts ranked Waterpik Cordless Advanced as #1.
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
Expensive
|
Byrdie
Best Cordless
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Pros
Cordless design
Charges quickly
Portable and lightweight
|
Cons
Has less pressure than corded options
|
money.com
Best cordless water flosser
|
Pros
Great for travel or small bathrooms
comes with travel bag.
|
Cons
Fewer settings and flosser tips compared to Waterpik's corded models.
|
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
|
We ranked Waterpik Aquarius #2 in September 2022 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
|
Cons
Takes up a lot of counter space
|
money.com
Editor’s pick
|
Pros
10 pressure settings
7 different flosser tips
holds water to last for 90 seconds of usage.
|
Cons
Not cordless (works with standard outlets in North America).
|
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 September 2022 ranking
New Mouth
Electric Teeth
Byrdie
money.com
Wirecutter
Healthline
VeryWell Health
Women's Health
Mumsnet
Dentaly
We ranked Waterpik Aquarius Pro #3 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Waterpik Aquarius Pro as #1.
money.com
Best overall
|
Pros
Top brand
choice of 10 pressure settings and 7 flossing tips
easy controls.
|
Cons
Fairly expensive
not cordless.
|
Women's Health
Best Pressure Settings
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Pros
Features 10 flossing settins
Available in different colors
|
Cons
On the noisier side
|
We ranked Fairywill FW-5020E #4 in September 2022 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
Electric Teeth
Best budget
|
Pros
90+ seconds flossing time
3 pressure settings
Long battery life
USB charging
Different color options available
|
Cons
Reliability issues reported by users
Difficult to rotate the nozzle
Warranty is only 1 year
Small port cover that is easy to lose
|
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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We ranked H2ofloss HF-9Whisper #5 in September 2022 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
money.com
Best for low prices
|
Pros
Sometimes on sale for around $35
high ratings from most users.
|
Cons
Not cordless
takes up more space than many other water flossers.
|
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 Waterpik Complete Care 9.0 #6 in September 2022 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
|
Cons
Pricey
Corded flosser
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We ranked Philips Sonicare Airfloss Ultra #7 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
We ranked Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 5000 #8 in September 2022 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
|
Cons
Takes up a lot of counter space
|
VeryWell Health
Best for Braces
|
Pros
Large water tank
10 brushing intensities
Two cleaning modes
|
Cons
Expensive
|
We ranked H2ofloss HF-6 Premium #9 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
VeryWell Health
Best Budget
|
Pros
Affordable
Completely cordless
Five pressure settings
|
Cons
Small water reservoir
Higher pressure modes may be too intense
|
We ranked Insmart YXY-801 #10 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
We ranked Waterpik Cordless Express #11 in September 2022 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
|
Cons
Uses AA batteries
Water reservoir needs to be refilled often
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We ranked Burst Water Flosser #12 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
Byrdie
Best Cordless, Runner-Up
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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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We ranked MySmile Cordless Oral Irrigator #13 in September 2022 because:
- 2 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
|
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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We ranked Panasonic EW1211A #14 in September 2022 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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We ranked Oral Breeze Showerbreeze #15 in September 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
