January 2023
Power Dental Flossers: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of Dental Flosser rankings posted by key online experts, as of January 2023.
Summary
Between 11 Jan 2023 and 11 Jan 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 66 Dental Flosser endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
41 Power Dental Flossers were endorsed in total, only 14 made it into this month's ranking (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included).
As of 11 Jan 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 HX3806 )
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H2ofloss:
2 Dental Flossers
(#1 is H2ofloss HF-6 Premium )
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MySmile:
1 Dental Flossers
(#1 is MySmile Cordless Oral Irrigator )
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Fairywill:
1 Dental Flossers
(#1 is Fairywill FW-5020E )
Price breakdown
At a glance - January 2023 Ranking
Rank | Change | Price | Dental Flosser |
Wirecutter
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Sorted by price:
Position in ranking | Price | Dental Flosser |
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#12 | $26.59 | Insmart YXY-801 [buy] [more info] |
#9 | $34.99 | H2ofloss HF-6 Premium [buy] [more info] |
#13 | $34.99 | Waterpik Cordless Express [buy] [more info] |
#4 | $36.99 | H2ofloss HF-9Whisper [buy] [more info] |
#14 | $59.49 | Burst Water Flosser [buy] [more info] |
#6 | $62.99 | MySmile Cordless Oral Irrigator [buy] [more info] |
#2 | $69.12 | Waterpik Aquarius [buy] [more info] |
#1 | $79.09 | Waterpik Cordless Advanced [buy] [more info] |
#3 | $87 | Waterpik Aquarius Pro [buy] [more info] |
#15 | $99 | Panasonic EW1211A [buy] [more info] |
#8 | $99.96 | Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 5000 [buy] [more info] |
#5 | $139.95 | Waterpik Complete Care 9.0 [buy] [more info] |
We ranked Waterpik Cordless Advanced #1 in January 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.

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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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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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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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
Expensive
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We ranked Waterpik Aquarius #2 in January 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 January 2023 ranking









We ranked Waterpik Aquarius Pro #3 in January 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 10 flossing settins
Available in different colors
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Cons
On the noisier side
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We ranked H2ofloss HF-9Whisper #4 in January 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 Waterpik Complete Care 9.0 #5 in January 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 #6 in January 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.

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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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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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 Fairywill FW-5020E #7 in January 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
Different color options available
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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 #8 in January 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 Waterpik Cordless Express #11 in January 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 Burst Water Flosser #12 in January 2023 because:
- 2 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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We ranked Panasonic EW1211A #13 in January 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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