“The best floss is the one you are motivated to use daily. It really narrows down to personal preference, taste, flavor, and how it feels in your hand,” says Dr. Sharon Huang, the founder of ...

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And the best time to water floss (just like traditional flossing) is at night, when there’s reduced salivary flow, to prevent bacteria from feeding off anything left in your mouth. Now that you ...

Traditional dental floss can also be hard to use correctly, especially if you wear braces or have crowns, and it’s non-biodegradable, so, it’s not a great choice for the environment.

The best water flossers leave your teeth feeling squeaky clean, are comfortable to use and can hold a charge for weeks. We've put bestselling corded and cordless water flossers – from £35 to more than ...