Types and sizes of countertop water flossers
Water flossing is a brilliant way to replace the traditional method of dental flossing with thread. Flossers are designed to effectively clean hard-to-reach places that you can’t otherwise get to with brushing. As an extra bonus, they’re better for the environment because they save on a lot of plastic normally used in floss thread from going to landfill!
There are two main types of water flossers: Countertop Water Flossers and Cordless Water Flossers. The main differences between the two are that countertop water flossers have higher overall water pressure capabilities and more robust settings – but they trade portability and size for these benefits. They’re often larger than cordless units and need to be plugged into mains to operate.
But don’t let that put you off, if you have the space for a countertop flosser then you can’t beat its clean.
Key countertop features
Large capacity water reservoir
- The water reservoir provides 90+ seconds of water flossing time.
- Reservoirs include a lid.
Water On/Off or pause on handle
- In addition to a power switch, our countertop provides a convenient water control on the flosser handle.
- Either push a button to pause the water flow or slide an on/off switch.
Water pressure settings
To control flossing power for a custom clean, advanced countertop models offer 6 or 10 water pressure levels, depending on the model.
Pressure range varies from a gentle 0.68 Bar for sensitive gums to a powerful 6.2–6.89 Bar for deep cleaning between teeth and below the gumline.
Extra whitening
All Waterpik water flossers help brighten your teeth by removing plaque and food residue.