I have to say the biggest failing here is the lack of replacement nozzles for this unit, they are almost impossible to source and expensive when you do. You might even want to dial it back to medium intensity when you start flossing, as the impact on your gumline is so fierce.

Panasonic dental irrigators represent a smart choice for those looking to take their oral care to the next level. However, once your mouth is used to the process, you shouldn't notice any damage or pain and will go a long way to fixing a lot of the sensitivity issues you may have experienced before. We especially liked the 360 degree rotating nozzle which really made us feel like we were getting into every nook and cranny, and our mouth felt sparkling clean afterwards.

Check out our expert guide to the best beard trimmers, hair clippers, electric toothbrushes, body hair trimmers, nose and ear hair trimmers, moisturisers for your complete morning routine. Most water flossers have several settings to help alleviate some of the gum-related pain you might experience when using one. We choose bestselling water flossers available at UK retailers and enlist a panel of testers to try them out. That means using them as part of their daily dental care routine and assessing their ergonomics, power and plaque-eliminating performance. The non-slip grip makes it easy to hold when wet and it’s straightforward to operate without too many gizmos to complicate matters.

EFFECTIVE DENTAL CARE: The water flosser cordless features achieves its cleaning effect by air-in water jet, which enriches the water with extra oxygen for interdental and gum care. Otherwise, it’s a fuss-free addition to any nightly routine as it charges in just one hour and remembers your last chosen water flow strength so is ready to go whenever you are. But it’s an all-too-easy step to skip when we’re rushing out the door or exhausted and desperate to fall into bed. Your job will be to angle the flosser head between each tooth to blast away debris you might have tucked between your teeth, taking time to ensure you clear out as much as possible without pressuring your gums too much.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. That’s handy as the separate reservoir – attached by a cord to the device – does take up quite a bit of space on a bathroom shelf, although this means the water lasts for a whole flossing session without needing to be refilled. It’s a shame it still packs the same NiMH battery, which Waterpik advises charging once per week if you floss once a day, but at least this model comes with a swanky magnetic charger that clips onto the front of the device and will charge from any USB socket in just four hours. The remaining part of the base, which is not removable is home to 2 pins recessed in the body of the flosser. Some will be USB-charged, which simplifies things, as you can plug it into your laptop or a portable charger.

Really, the things I do to clean my flosser, I'm surprised the motor and pump have carried on working just fine!

From the side profile, you see more of the curvy shape of the unit and the large grey panel of rubber found on the back wraps around the sides a little. If you’re lacking in space between your teeth, flossing is especially necessary for eradicating plaque in areas your toothbrush simply won't reach in your twice-daily two minutes in front of the bathroom mirror.