One of its standout features is its Quad Stream tip, which is a fancy way of saying that four streams of water can shoot out of a single hole.

Water flossers can be a great option for people who have trouble flossing by hand,” says Dr Rhona Eskander, dentist, co-founder of Parla, ambassador for WaterPik and owner of Chelsea Dental Clinic.It is largest at the bottom and a fraction smaller at the top, but the upper third of the unit thins out to allow for the hand to better fit to and hold the unit. During the time I have been testing it, I have not had any issues with the reliability and performance of the Panasonic EW1511 water flosser. You get a choice of floss and gentler massage modes with ten different intensities, so whether you have sensitive gums or want a really powerful jet, you can find something that’s exactly right for you.

Panasonic water flossers are generally well-regarded for their quality and effectiveness in promoting oral hygiene. We would also be happier if Waterpik replaced the NiMH battery with a newer lithium-ion cell that needed charging less than once a week and didn’t take a good 18 hours to charge.While it’s a fairly chunky beast to wrap your mitts around, refilling and charging the thing is easy enough – with a top-up from the tap delivering about 45 seconds of flossing time. Gingival index measured at 4 weeks after daily use of manual toothbrush and the Panasonic Ultrasonic Irrigator at level 4-5 compared to daily use of manual toothbrush and string floss, SGS proderm, Germany 2023. The ergonomic design of Panasonic dental irrigators ensures a comfortable and hassle-free experience.

Although they can take a little getting used to initially, it’s best to only switch on the device once the tip is inside your mouth, then keep it at a 90-degree angle to the gum line as you go and always lean over the sink as it can be messy. It’s minuscule enough to leave out, though it’s also more than suitable for popping into under-sink cupboards when not in use. Similarly, water temperature is a variable that will alter the irrigation experience, lukewarm being recommended so as not to cause any unnecessary discomfort.Water flossers can be an additional aid, over and above interdental cleaning, and some patients like using these. Impressively, four classic tips – and four replacement toothbrush heads – are included in the box, although anyone with braces or a lot of dental work would be better off choosing a flosser that comes with alternative heads. Its corded nature might throw a spanner in the works when travelling, but Waterpik's socket-powered water flosser is mighty powerful, with the added benefit of having built-in support for whitening tablets.

Left uncleaned, this can lead to plaque build-up and, in turn, oral health ailments such as gum disease. If you are wishing to travel particularly light you might want to consider the Panasonic DW-DJ10 instead, this is collapsible. Really, the things I do to clean my flosser, I'm surprised the motor and pump have carried on working just fine! For example, it might have a few modes that cater to sensitive gums, a deeper, more pressurised clean and then a standard mode somewhere in between. Suitable for sensitive teeth , also helpful for bleeding gums, bad breath, benefitical for brace and bridge care.

The Ultrasonic technology works a treat, with increased water jet speed that generates water vapour bubbles on the surface of the teeth to amp up the cleaning power. While it may not be as sleek and compact as other models, its averagely larger tank is a real winner, providing a full minute of cleaning time. With its Ultrasonic technology, powerful water jets clean sensitive periodontal pockets and enables the removal of plaque left after brushing. You may find that on the first use, your gums aren't used to the power of a water flosser and so they may bleed a little bit, especially if you lacked the commitment to floss with string. A minute a day will do the trick, which isn't all that much to ask after a two-minute brush, and the good ones will shut off for you thanks to built-in timers.