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Look for water flossers from reputable brands, and ones that have multiple tips and pressure levels.
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Image Credit: Walmart
Rechargeable cordless design suitable for travel Compact design takes up minimal counter space 4-week charge with lithium-ion battery
Reservoirs on cordless water flossers are often smaller than traditional varieties (and need to be refilled more often)
Buy it: Walmart ($79.88); Waterpik ($89.99); Kohl’s ($89.99)
Contains 7 tips, including one specifically for braces Features 10 total settings with pressure variations Has a reservoir capacity of at least 90 seconds
Some product reviews note the pressure isn’t strong enough for reviewers’ preferences
Set features both a toothbrush and water flosser Brush contains two different heads, both of which are sonic Has a reservoir capacity of at least 90 seconds
Slightly more expensive than other water flossers on this list Only features 5 water flosser tips (as opposed to 6 and 7 in other models)
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Image Credit: Burst
Compact and portable Easy-to-use configuration Holds a charge for up to 80 days
Has 3 pressure settings (other varieties on this list have upwards of 10) Is capable of holding 3 tips, but 2 tips are sold separately
Features 6 flossing tips and 10 pressure settings Has a reservoir capacity of at least 90 seconds Contains a 2-minute timer
Not portable and/or cordless
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