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
| Rank | Change | Price | Dental Flosser |
money.com
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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.
Byrdie
Best Cordless
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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
|
Cons
Big size
Fewer pressure settings than other brands
|
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
|
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
|
Cons
Takes up a lot of counter space
|
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
money.com
Dentaly
New Mouth
Byrdie
Wirecutter
Women's Health
VeryWell Health
Mumsnet
Healthline
Electric Teeth
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
|
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
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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
|
Cons
Has less pressure than corded options
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Healthline
Best design
|
Pros
ergonomic, compact design, impressive charge window
|
Cons
small reservoir
|
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.
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
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Cons
Pricey pick
|
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
|
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.
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
|
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
|
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
|
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.
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 #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
|
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
|
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
|
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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