The best water flossers with the Canadian Dental Association seal of approval (2025)

Gently remove plaque and maintain gum health

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Kate Mendonca

Published Aug 15, 2024Last updated Aug 15, 20243 minute read

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Whether you have braces, periodontal issues or are just looking for a gentler way to clean between your teeth, water flossers have come a long way in making it easier to care for your smile. Not only do they remove up to 99.9 per cent of plaque, they are also up to 50 per cent more effective for improving gum health compared to string floss.

The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) recommends flossing at least once a day before brushing your teeth with either string floss or a water flosser. For those just getting started with water flossers, follow these CDA directions:

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  • Begin at the lowest pressure setting and gradually increase over time to the setting you prefer – or as instructed by your dental professional
  • Aim water at the gumline at a 90 degree angle
  • Follow the gumline and pause briefly between teeth
  • Close lips when in use to prevent splashing

Best water flossers – CDA-verified

The water flossers below have been validated by the CDA to remove plaque and improve gum health:

Best waterproof: Waterpik Cordless Advanced Water Flosser
Best battery-powered: Waterpik Cordless Freedom Water Flosser
Best no-frills: Waterpik Cordless Plus Waterflosser
Best travel-friendly: Waterpik WP-360 Cordless Water Flosser
Biggest water reservoir: Waterpik Ultra Countertop Water Flosser
Best toothbrush hybrid: Waterpik Sonic-Fusion 2.0 Water Flosser
Best for whitening: Waterpik Whitening Water Flosser

Best water flossers explained

Waterpik Cordless Advanced Water Flosser

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The Cordless Advanced water flosser features a rechargeable battery that lasts up to four weeks between charges and a waterproof design that makes it suitable for use in the shower. It comes with four water flossing tips, three pressure settings and 45 seconds of water capacity.
Price: $117
Where to buy: Amazon

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Waterpik Cordless Freedom Water Flosser

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This battery-operated water flosser is waterproof, lightweight and highly portable if you plan to use it while travelling. It has two pressure settings and comes with three flossing tips.
Price: $105
Where to buy: Amazon | Best Buy

Waterpik Cordless Plus Water Flosser

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Similar to the Cordless Advanced flosser, the Cordless Plus features a rechargeable battery, but it’s not waterproof and it has two pressure settings instead of three. It comes with four water flossing tips and also has 45 seconds of water capacity.
Price: $75
Where to buy: Walmart | Shoppers Drug Mart

Waterpik WP-360 Cordless Water Flosser

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For a water flosser without all the bells and whistles, look to the Waterpik WP-360. It has a simple on-off switch, 30 seconds of water capacity and two flosser tips: a low pressure tip for gentle cleaning and a high pressure tip for deep cleaning.
Price: $79
Where to buy: Amazon | Walmart

Waterpik Ultra Countertop Water Flosser

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If you’d rather have a larger water reservoir than a portable water flosser, you may want to consider the Waterpik Ultra. It has a 90 second water capacity, 10 pressure settings, and comes with six flosser tips that can be stored inside the lid.
Price: $70
Where to buy: Walmart | Shoppers Drug Mart

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Waterpik Sonic-Fusion 2.0 Water Flosser

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Get all the benefits of a water flosser and electric toothbrush in one device with the Sonic-Fusion. Without switching products, you can choose to brush, water floss or brush and water floss at the touch of a button.
Price: $243
Where to buy: Walmart | Best Buy

Waterpik Whitening Water Flosser

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Get a brighter smile in four weeks with the Waterpik whitening water flosser. It delivers 1,400 pulsations per minute for a powerful clean while whitening tablets target tough stains and hard-to-reach areas.
Price: $85
Where to buy: Walmart | Best Buy

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