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Whether you have braces, periodontal issues or are just looking for a gentler way to clean between your teeth, water flossers have come a long way in making it easier to care for your smile. Not only do they remove up to 99.9 per cent of plaque, they are also up to 50 per cent more effective for improving gum health compared to string floss.
The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) recommends flossing at least once a day before brushing your teeth with either string floss or a water flosser. For those just getting started with water flossers, follow these CDA directions:
The water flossers below have been validated by the CDA to remove plaque and improve gum health:
Best waterproof: Waterpik Cordless Advanced Water Flosser Best battery-powered: Waterpik Cordless Freedom Water Flosser Best no-frills: Waterpik Cordless Plus Waterflosser Best travel-friendly: Waterpik WP-360 Cordless Water Flosser Biggest water reservoir: Waterpik Ultra Countertop Water Flosser Best toothbrush hybrid: Waterpik Sonic-Fusion 2.0 Water Flosser Best for whitening: Waterpik Whitening Water Flosser
The Cordless Advanced water flosser features a rechargeable battery that lasts up to four weeks between charges and a waterproof design that makes it suitable for use in the shower. It comes with four water flossing tips, three pressure settings and 45 seconds of water capacity. Price: $117 Where to buy: Amazon
This battery-operated water flosser is waterproof, lightweight and highly portable if you plan to use it while travelling. It has two pressure settings and comes with three flossing tips. Price: $105 Where to buy: Amazon | Best Buy
Similar to the Cordless Advanced flosser, the Cordless Plus features a rechargeable battery, but it’s not waterproof and it has two pressure settings instead of three. It comes with four water flossing tips and also has 45 seconds of water capacity. Price: $75 Where to buy: Walmart | Shoppers Drug Mart
For a water flosser without all the bells and whistles, look to the Waterpik WP-360. It has a simple on-off switch, 30 seconds of water capacity and two flosser tips: a low pressure tip for gentle cleaning and a high pressure tip for deep cleaning. Price: $79 Where to buy: Amazon | Walmart
If you’d rather have a larger water reservoir than a portable water flosser, you may want to consider the Waterpik Ultra. It has a 90 second water capacity, 10 pressure settings, and comes with six flosser tips that can be stored inside the lid. Price: $70 Where to buy: Walmart | Shoppers Drug Mart
Get all the benefits of a water flosser and electric toothbrush in one device with the Sonic-Fusion. Without switching products, you can choose to brush, water floss or brush and water floss at the touch of a button. Price: $243 Where to buy: Walmart | Best Buy
Get a brighter smile in four weeks with the Waterpik whitening water flosser. It delivers 1,400 pulsations per minute for a powerful clean while whitening tablets target tough stains and hard-to-reach areas. Price: $85 Where to buy: Walmart | Best Buy
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