How do you choose an electric flosser?
Choose an electric flosser
With an electric flosser, you can easily remove plaque and bacteria that remain between your teeth and molars. To choose the best electric flosser for you, it's important to ask yourself a number of questions.
- Which flossing method do you prefer?
- Which settings so you need?
- Want to floss cordlessly or wired?
- Which attachments do you need?
Which flossing method do you prefer?
Flossing with water
Before you buy an electric flosser, determine which flossing method you prefer. The first method is to floss with water. The electric flossers that floss with are also called water flossers. High-pressure water jets come out of the nozzle of the water flosser, which remove plaque and bacteria between your teeth. Some water flossers can be filled with mouth wash instead of water. This gives you an extra fresh feeling after you've flossed.
Flossing with water and air
The second flossing method is the combination of water and air. Air and tiny drops of water come out of the nozzle of these electric flossers. The air flow blows away plaque , and you can choose to add water yourself. The advantage of this method is that it doesn't splash as much.
Which settings do you need?
Most electric flossers have multiple settings. Which settings you need depends on your teeth. Do you often have inflamed or sensitive gums? Choose an electric flosser with a massage setting. This setting has a rotating water jet that softly massages your gums. This way, you can easily remove all of the plaque and clean your teeth thoroughly.
Do you want to floss cordlessly or wired?
Cordless electric flossers
The advantage of a cordless flosser is that you have complete freedom of movement while you floss. The disadvantage of these flossers is that they're often larger than flossers on the power grid. That's because these devices don't have a separate station with a water tank, but the water tank is built into the electric flosser itself. That's why an electric flosser is usually larger than your electric toothbrush, for example.
Electric flossers on the power grid
Many electric flossers that work on the power grid have a station with a built-in water tank. The advantage of this is that the electric flosser is small and comfortable to hold. If your electric flosser has multiple nozzles, you can also store those in the station. The disadvantage of electric flossers or water flossers on the power grid is that you have less freedom of movement. The station also takes up more space in your bathroom
Which attachments do you need?
All electric flossers include at least 1 attachment, also known as nozzles or tips. This attachment is suitable for removing dental plaque. Sometimes, they include multiple attachments. Each suitable for different teeth. Do you have braces, for example? Use the orthodontic tip that's made for braces and the wires on the back of your teeth. It's important to replace the attachments after 3 months of daily use. This way, you can continue to floss hygienically.
