"Do I really need one of these?" you might be asking. Well, get back to us after you've endured the exquisite torture of gum scaling. (Amazon)
Nothing beats leaving the dentist after a cleaning, when you feel like your teeth are newer, glossier and healthier than they've ever been. One of the best ways to mimic that feeling at home? By using an efficient water flosser — and a popular model from Nicwell is on sale for just $28. It'll keep your teeth and gums looking great, and potentially help save you a bundle down the road on dental work you'll no longer need.
Want a flosser in gleaming-smile white? This version offers all the same features as the sleek black model, including four modes and five different tips.
Good oral care is important, but you can't go to the dentist every day for a fresh smile — and you definitely don't want to go to the dentist for more involved work stemming from cavities or gum disease. High-quality water flossers tend to be on the pricier side, including this one (when it's not on sale). Luckily, you can score savings right now and improve your oral health. The black Nicwell flosser is $28 and the white version is $30 for Prime members — both down from $50.
If you're not familiar with water flossers, here's a quick rundown: They spray a steady stream of water at your teeth and gums to remove food, filmy buildup and stains. Nicwell's delivers between 30 and 110 PSI, removing up to 99.99% of the gunk lurking on and between your teeth.
The Nicwell's 200-milliliter reservoir means you can floss for 50 seconds, enough time to reach all those nooks and crannies. Flip between three different modes: clean, which delivers 1,800 water pulses a minute to get small particles between your choppers; soft, with 1,400 water pulses a minute for sensitive teeth; and massage, which delivers between 1,400 and 1,800 pulses per minute for deep cleaning and gum stimulation.
The unit is cordless and lightweight, and it features standard jet tips, a tongue-scraping tip and an orthodontic tip to give you plenty of cleaning variety. It has ample power too: You can use this handy tool for 30 days before it needs to be recharged.
This water flosser has an army of fans, with many swearing it's every bit as effective as That Other Brand.
"As good as Waterpik! I bought my husband a Waterpik and this one for myself and both are great! In fact, I think the water reservoir lasts longer in this one," said a happy customer. "It comes with many heads and is good quality."
"Say goodbye to dental flosses," said a fellow fan. "It comes with more nozzles than I need. Very light and portable. Great for traveling. A single fill of water is enough to clean my teeth. The water jet is very strong; only took a few minutes to have my teeth spotless."
"I bought this after I fractured my jaw and had it wired shut. I cannot brush the bottom or inner surfaces of my teeth and I was concerned," explained a final five-star reviewer. "It doesn't do anything for the tarter build-up on the parts of my teeth it cannot reach, but I am still pleased for what it can do right now. I plan to continue to use it once my jaw is no longer wired shut."
This gizmo didn't go the long haul for a few users. "When I first got this it worked great!" said one. "However, a couple days ago, it just shut off randomly. Even after charging it overnight it still wouldn't turn on."
"I liked that it worked great for a year," revealed another. "But even with vigilant battery care (ensuring it remained between 20%-80% charge as much as possible), it wouldn't hold a charge anymore after a year."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
