The best water flossers for squeaky clean (filling-free) gums

Best for adding flossing to your daily 10-step beauty routine

In the words of my colleague, “That flosser looks so futuristic, it has to work”. This is a water flosser you’ll be proud to keep on display in the bathroom, thanks to the chrome metallic purple aesthetic. But don’t let the pretty chrome colour fool you. This is a serious plaque-busting gadget. Three pressure settings mean you can choose how intensely you want to blast away plaque and food debris from between teeth and along the gum line. There’s also an ‘on demand’ mode and 360-degree nozzle rotation, meaning no tooth goes unflossed. 

Water tank capacity: 260ml
Portable tank: Yes
Water resistant: Yes

Key features:

• Three pressure settings: low, medium, high

• 4+ weeks of battery per charge
• 80 to 160 PSI
• Portable and rechargeable (with travel lock) 
• USB-C Charging
  

For when it’s time to bring out the big (water) guns 

Combining targeted water pressure with gentle pulsations, this large and in-charge water flosser cleans deep between teeth and below the gumline to remove bacteria and debris. Proven to eliminate up to 99.9% of plaque in treated areas, it’s especially effective around braces, implants and dental work, while also massaging gums to support circulation and overall gum health. It features 10 adjustable pressure settings and a generous 90-second reservoir, catering to those who take dental hygiene seriously.

Water tank capacity: 260ml
Portable water reservoir: No
Water resistant: No (although water-resistant handle)

Key features:

• High-capacity reservoir for 90-second water flossing
• 360° rotating tip
• 1- adjustable water pressure settings
• Six interchangeable tips are included

Also available at:

• $189.99 from Chemist Warehouse
  

An easy, all-in-one cleaning machine

This one is for the gadget lovers. This Kogan Cordless Water Flosser boasts a whopping nine adjustable water pressure modes, so you only need to blast your gums as much as you feel comfortable. It also comes with four nozzles, including a floss, toothbrush and tongue cleaning attachment. Your mouth will be as clean as a whistle once you work through them all. The removable water tank is easy to open and clean, and is built into the flosser to save on bench space. 

Water tank capacity: 300ml
Portable tank: Yes
Water resistant: Yes

Key features 

• Rechargeable battery
• 9 adjustable water pressure modes
• Cordless design
• Removable water tank 
  

All the power, but taking up less of the bench space.

This water flosser is perfect for apartments or simply more compact bathrooms. Just because you’re tight on bench space doesn’t mean you need to skimp on dental hygiene (something that I’ve always said). This compact water flosser is 50 per cent smaller than full-size models, but still has enough power to blast away 99.9 per cent of plaque from the teeth. 

If you’re prone to travel or just want to streamline storage even more, the reservoir inverts (slips upside down) for even more compact storage. 

Water tank capacity: 450mls
Portable tank: No
Water resistant: No

Key features:

• Three pressure settings 
• Two teeth-cleaning tips included
• A reservoir that inverts for compact storage
• 2-year warranty
  

Best for taking on the move

As a water flosser convert, the thought of being on holiday sans flosser is inconceivable these days. Luckily, this pocket rocket of a water flosser is here to help. Designed for both home use and travel, this flosser has a compact and retractable design, making it easy to carry and store. But size is no reflection of power: it still has a high-pressure water jet that removes plaque and debris between teeth and along the gumline.

Water tank capacity: 200mls
Portable tank: Yes
Water resistant: Yes

Key features:

•  Rechargeable USB battery 
• Water resistant 
• Three settings 
• 2-week battery life (on a single charge) 
  

Another win for Waterpik. This model combines strong pressure with pulsations to clean deep between teeth and below the gumline: all the places your regular flosser can’t reach. This lightweight, cordless and easy-to-use water flosser can be used in the shower, and is rechargeable, meaning no batteries are needed.

Water tank capacity: 200mls
Portable tank: Yes
Water resistant: Yes

Key features: 

• Water-resistant
• Rechargeable, no batteries needed
• Cordless
• Built-in water reservoir
  

An aesthetic bathroom addition to level up your toothcare game

Some things are better in fours – a pack of ready-made margaritas, for example. And, according to Philips, the tooth-cleaning power of the water jet. This water flosser has a unique quad stream tip, which uses Pulse Wave technology to clean more of the teeth and gums with less effort. It promises a complete clean in 60 seconds, so there’s no excuse not to floss when you’re rushing in the morning. And the minty green shade looks as cute as a button on your bathroom counter. 

Water tank capacity: 250mls
Portable tank: Yes
Water resistant: Yes

Key features: 

• Unique X-shaped F3 Quad Stream tip and F1 standard tip
• Two flossing modes, three intensities
• Complete clean in 60 seconds
• Universal charging with USB-C cable
• Easy-to-fill 250 ml built-in reservoir
• Whisper quiet
  

A simple yet effective water flosser without the bells and whistles

Maybe I’m easily sold, but I trust something with the name “blast” to really get in and around my teeth to get the job done. This compact water flosser may resemble an iced coffee cup, but it’s actually a portable water flosser that you can take with you on the go or into the shower. It’s a basic get-the-job-done type of water flosser. No fancy tech, just: Water. Pressure. Done. 

Water tank capacity: 180mls
Portable tank: Yes
Water resistant: Yes

Key features: 

• Compact design 
• Rechargeable battery 
• 3 pressure modes
• Built-in nozzle compartment