Flossing is an integral part of keeping your oral care in tip top condition, if you're not doing it, it's really time to start.
Traditional floss can actually do more harm than good sometimes, of course your gums are irritated, it's not a guitar string and being gentle is key to healthy, cleansed gums. What you can do to stop potential damage, is to invest in a good water flosser, also known as an oral irrigator.
One half of the oral care experts at Spotlight, Dr. Vanessa Creaven commented during a recent product launch:
"We understand a lot of people struggle flossing their teeth every day whether it be pain, tenderness after flossing or difficulty accessing every aspect between teeth. Water flossers offer a more gentle alternative to traditional floss and is less likely to cause gums to become irritated or bleed."
Spotlight Oral Care's Water Flosser is a top contender in the field for its multi functions. We also found bestsellers from WaterPik and Philips.
Find the full list of the best water flossers to buy in our roundup below.
Best water flossers to buy:
1. Hangsun Water Flosser
Hangsun's water flosser has an ergonomic design, perfect for reaching all areas of the mouth and gums efficiently.
There's a powerful 1,600 pulses per minute maximum, with three modes to choose from to find your optimal pressure.
Included in the set are four nozzles, which can be used as replacements or for other members of the family. A 300ml detachable water allows for easy refilling.
Price: £24.99, Amazon - buy here now
2. Oral-B Aquacare 6 Pro-Expert Water Flosser Cordless
Oral B's Aquacare 6 is a good option if you're looking for a little bit more power and features. It's under £60 so not too bad in the budget department for what you pay for.
With a handy on-demand button, you're able to control the water stream with precision and oxyjet technology enriches the water with microfine air bubbles for a super boosted stream.
There's six cleaning modes and three intensity settings, as well as a focused or rotating function.
Price: £59.99, Amazon - buy here now
3. Spotlight Oral Care Water Flosser
Flossing just got smarter.
Spotlight’s Water Flosser is the smarter way to floss. Designed for deep cleaning and boasting four specialised tips for different functions - giving you you're deepest clean yet.
Along with three operating modes, included in the kit are a periodontal pocket sprinkler, orthodontic spray tip, classic jet tip and a tongue scraper.
Price: £89.95, Beauty Bay - buy here now
4. Waterpik Black Cordless Plus Water Flosser
Boasting a sleek design and the credentials to match, Waterpik is a top choice among many water flossers online.
If you've got sensitive gums, it's one to think about, it has a dual water pressure control system, allowing a thorough clean that isn't too harsh on the gums.
The water tank is capable of offering 45 seconds of continuous water flow and the flossing tip rotates 360 degrees for convenience too.
Price: £55, Boots - buy here now
5. Philips HX8212 Sonicare AirFloss Rechargeable Power Flosser
Simple to use and gets the job done efficiently in as little as 30 seconds.
Use with mouthwash or water for your own tailored cleansing experience. Micro-droplet technology further helps to provide an all around great clean.
Price: £69.99, Argos -
6. Panasonic EW1211 Rechargeable Dental Oral Irrigator
This oral irrigator from Panasonic is another affordable option worth considering.
There's several modes to find a comfortable stream of water that works for you. You'll get around 35 seconds of continuous flow and there's no need to struggle during refills thanks to a removable water reservoir.
Price: £33.99, Amazon - buy here now
7. Rio Cordless Water Flosser
If you're looking for a thoroughly deep cleanse, with up to an impressive 1800 pulses per minute the Rio Cordless Water Flosser is for you. It's also not too bad in the price department.
A 360° rotating nozzle ensures an all over cleanse, even in the harder to reach places and delivers direct water jet action.
On a single charge, you'll get around three weeks of battery life.
Price: £34.99, Look Fantastic - buy here now
