May 2022
Power Dental Flossers: Aggregated Ranking Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Dental Flosser rankings posted by key online experts, as of May 2022.
At a glance - May 2022 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Dental Flosser |
money.com
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Electric Teeth
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Women's Health
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Healthline
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Mumsnet
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New Mouth
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Byrdie
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Wirecutter
|
VeryWell Health
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Dentaly
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
- | $70 |
Waterpik Cordless Advanced
|
4
|
1
|
9
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
-
|
2
|
3
|
|
2
|
+1 | $69 |
Waterpik Aquarius
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
5
|
|
3
|
-1 | $38 |
H2ofloss HF-9Whisper
|
3
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
6
|
|
4
|
- | $76 |
Waterpik Aquarius Pro
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
5
|
- | Check price |
Philips Sonicare Ultra
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
6
|
- | Check price |
Fairywill FW-5020E
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
|
7
|
+1 | $43 |
Oral Breeze Showerbreeze
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
|
8
|
+2 | $120 |
Waterpik Complete Care 9.0
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
9
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
9
|
+2 | $35 |
Insmart YXY-801
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
10
|
+3 | $30 |
Bestope HF-9
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
|
11
|
New * | $70 |
Burst Water Flosser
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
12
|
+2 | $85 |
Panasonic EW1211A
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
We ranked Waterpik Cordless Advanced #1 in May 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.
money.com
Best cordless water flosser
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Pros
Great for travel or small bathrooms
comes with travel bag.
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Cons
Fewer settings and flosser tips compared to Waterpik's corded models.
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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
Expensive
|
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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Byrdie
Best Cordless
|
Pros
Cordless design
Charges quickly
Portable and lightweight
|
Cons
Has less pressure than corded options
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VeryWell Health
Best Cordless
|
Pros
Good for small spaces and traveling
Three water pressure settings
|
Cons
Limited reservoir capacity
|
We ranked Waterpik Aquarius #2 in May 2022 because:
- 4 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
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VeryWell Health
Best Overall
|
Pros
Ten different pressure settings
Massage mode improves circulation in gums
Includes seven tips for a custom cleaning
|
Cons
Bulkier than other models
Can be loud
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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 2022 ranking
money.com
Electric Teeth
Women's Health
Healthline
Mumsnet
New Mouth
Byrdie
Wirecutter
VeryWell Health
Dentaly
We ranked H2ofloss HF-9Whisper #3 in May 2022 because:
- 4 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.
|
VeryWell Health
Best for Sensitive Gums
|
Pros
Gentle enough for use with sensitive gums
Twelve multifunctional wet flossing tips
Budget-friendly
|
Cons
Can be loud during use
Bulky design
|
We ranked Waterpik Aquarius Pro #4 in May 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.
|
We ranked Philips Sonicare Ultra #5 in May 2022 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
Electric Teeth
Easiest to use
|
Pros
Really simple to use
Less messy
3 settings
Good battery life
Battery status light
American Dental Association approved
|
Cons
Small reservoir
Targets between teeth only
More expensive option
|
We ranked Fairywill FW-5020E #6 in May 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
Difficult to rotate the nozzle
Warranty is only 1 year
Small port cover that is easy to lose
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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 Oral Breeze Showerbreeze #7 in May 2022 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
VeryWell Health
Best for the Shower
|
Pros
Great for reducing bathroom counter clutter
Comes with two tips for oral cleaning
No reservoir to refill
|
Cons
Must use shower head to adjust pressure
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We ranked Waterpik Complete Care 9.0 #8 in May 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 Insmart YXY-801 #9 in May 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
We ranked Bestope HF-9 #10 in May 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
VeryWell Health
Best for Bridges
|
Pros
Five different cleaning modes
Eight different wet flossing tips
Full charge lasts 30 days
|
Cons
Reservoir must be refilled frequently
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We ranked Burst Water Flosser #11 in May 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 Panasonic EW1211A #12 in May 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Power Dental Flossers” rankings.
Mumsnet
Best water flosser for gentle cleaning
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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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