Floss without the faff with our expert-tested water flossers, from travel-size models to countertop jets
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There isn’t much I miss from my pre-Invisalign “gappy teeth” days, but it was far more difficult for food and plaque to get stuck in the gaps – something I took for granted at the time. Using floss between my pre-braces teeth was easy, but ultimately pointless, like using a pipe cleaner to buff the Dartford Tunnel.
With all the gaps closed, that’s no longer the case, and my water flosser has become a welcome part of my dental routine. A water flosser fires an intense jet of water between the teeth to dislodge debris and leave your mouth feeling fresher.
Best water flosser overall:
Waterpik Ultra Professional
Best budget water flosser:
Operan Cordless Oral Irrigator
