These 8 Water Flossers Will Make Cleaning Your Teeth Easy — and Even Fun

If you’re serious about getting into a regular water flossing routine, this is a must-consider model. It’s easy to use: Fill the tank, play with the pressure settings, turn on the flossing tip, then go. There is a handy one-minute timer, with a 30-second pacer to give you cues about how long to focus on the top and bottom of your mouth so you can effectively clean your teeth. The large water tank holds a generous 22 ounces (oz), which should last through a single session.

This water flosser has seven tips: four for everyday use, one orthodontic tip for braces and retainers, one low-pressure Pik Pocket tip for periodontal gum pockets, and one Plaque Seeker tip, which is outfitted with bristles to use around dental work like implants, crowns, and veneers. The flosser tips can rotate 360 degrees to get to hard-to-reach spots. There’s also a massage mode for your gums.

The Aquarius model has been accepted by the American Dental Association (ADA), which means it’s been tested and shown to be safe and effective for its intended use. It’s available in four colors: black, blue, gray, and white.

A cordless flosser needs to have a few features: The battery needs to last when traveling; it needs to be easy to pack and carry, with a small footprint; and it needs to be easy to use and maneuver in your mouth. The Quip Rechargeable Cordless Water Flosser has all three, making it an ideal choice when you need a travel-friendly model. “It cleans hard-to-reach places and helps remove bacterial plaque and debris very effectively. When I use it, my mouth feels so clean,” says Avalene Roberts, a registered dental hygienist at Tribeca Smiles in New York City. “I also really love the sleek appearance.”

The tip is unique for a water flosser. It’s magnetic, so it’s easy to take on and off (for travel), and you can also rotate it a full 360 degrees, so you can reach parts of your mouth that may be tough to get to (like the back of your teeth). You can bring the charger when you travel, but since it holds a charge sufficient for eight weeks of daily use, you probably don’t have to for most trips, provided you charge it before you go. The water tank is easy to fill, thanks to the wide top opening.

The colors available depend on the material you choose: Plastic versions come in midnight blue, sky blue, and white, while the metal versions are available in black, copper, and slate. A final perk: Like any oral health product, the tips can get icky; if you subscribe to a refill plan, you’ll receive three new tips every three months.

This no-fuss budget water flosser has some really smart features. We especially like that when you turn it on, the water pressure starts gently, then builds, giving your gums time to acclimate. This water flosser doesn’t have as many pressure settings or cleaning modes as other models, but that may be a plus for beginners. Clean mode is for daily use, massage mode is useful if your gums are sensitive, and jet mode can be great for stuck food or around dental appliances. There are five intensity levels for the water pressure, too.

The battery takes four hours to fully charge and lasts up to 40 days. You can take this cordless waterproof flosser on the go or even in the shower, and it’s small enough to fit on a sink or countertop. Another plus: It’s easy to detach the water tank from the power source and tip for refilling and cleaning. It’s available in two tank sizes (9 oz or 12 oz) and six colors: black, midnight blue, pink, purple, sky blue, and white.

Many portable water flossers are outfitted with just one tip, but this Oral-B product comes with two — Aquafloss and Precision Jet — so you can customize your water flossing routine. Erin Fraundorf, DMD, owner of BOCA Orthodontic and Whitening Studio in Ladue, Missouri, likes this model's various settings and attachments, like the sensitive flossing setting for people with sensitive gums. You can choose from three water streams: rotational to massage gums, multijet for all-around cleaning, and focused for blasting hard-to-dislodge bits of food and gunk. Another perk is the Oral-B Water Flosser Advanced's portability. “You can use it easily and even take it in the shower to avoid the mess of cleaning up your mirror,” says Dr. Fraundorf.

There are notable downsides. Although this water flosser is portable, users dislike the small tank size. And since the opening in the water reservoir is smaller, it is also tough to clean. You charge the battery by placing the flosser on the included plug-in charging station, which is bulkier than units that use a USB port.

The Aquasonic Aqua Flosser comes with a soft, bristled tip that’s perfect for gently rooting out the gunk from around dental work like metal braces, retainers, and bridges. It also comes with two tips — a periodontal tip and a tongue scraper tip — that can swivel 360 degrees to help make sure that you reach every spot. Users say that the water pressure is pretty powerful, too — another thing you need to really clean the spots around and under dental appliances.

The water reservoir holds 5 oz of water, and you can take this flosser into the shower and pack it in the included carrying bag for travel. The Aquasonic Aqua Flosser comes in seven colors: black, white, satin violet, rose gold, mint green metallic, charcoal, and sapphire blue.

This small, simple water flosser makes it easy for kids to floss their teeth on their own. It has a smaller footprint than other countertop plug-in models so it fits on smaller sinks. There are three pressure settings, and everything turns on by a switch on the side. The Waterpik Water Flosser for Kids comes with a standard tip for general cleaning and an orthodontic tip to maneuver around braces. Stuck food yields to the highest pressure setting. This kid-friendly water reservoir is a fun way to help kids establish a good oral routine. It is a fun frog-green color and comes with decals so kids can personalize their flosser.

Unlike other countertop models, the power switch is on the base, not the handle. That could cause a mess if your child doesn’t remember to turn it off before taking the flosser out of their mouth. The water reservoir can be used as a cover while storing.

If you travel frequently, the Burst Water Flosser is a convenient option. It is compact, feels nice in your hand, and is easy to use while being advanced at the same time. It includes a rotating tip and has three water pressure settings. There are three cleaning modes, which is less than some models, but it does have a 360-degree rotating tip to get at all the nooks and crannies in your mouth. This cordless model fits well into the included travel bag.

A downside is that the Burst Water Flosser might be inconvenient for everyday use because the water reservoir is so small. While it seems like a small problem to refill the tank, many users prefer to fill the tank once and be done with it. This flosser can be used in the shower, but since you'd probably want to use cool water, that would be a challenge to refill. It comes with only the classic tip for standard use, though you can purchase other tips separately, including ones for sensitive gums or dental appliances like metal braces, retainers, or bridges.

There’s a lot to love about the Turewell Water Flosser. Its main plus is being highly customizable, which is great when you’re sharing among family members. There is a 10-unit pressure dial, with lower pressure suitable for kids and higher pressure better for adults or those with dental appliances. The Turewell Water Flosser comes with eight flossing tips, so everyone can have their own based on their dental needs. There are three standard tips and five specialty tips, including a tongue scraper tip, an orthodontic tip, and a gum massage tip.

The Turwell Water Flosser wins major practicality points, too. Its tank is large and easy to fill, and the power switch is conveniently located on the handle, not the base like other countertop units.