For years, I flossed the way a toddler eats broccoli: begrudgingly and under visible protest. I did it because I knew I should, not because I wanted to. I\u2019d snap off a piece of floss, get it over with and move on, resentment firmly intact. Then the Flaus Electric Flosser ($119) entered my life\u2014a first-of-its-kind device designed to make the habit easier, faster and\u2014dare I say\u2014actually enjoyable.<\/p>\n
The origin story feels familiar. Founder Samantha Coxe quit her full-time job as an attorney to launch Flaus in 2023 after discovering she had 12 cavities. (She brushed diligently but largely neglected flossing.) That wake-up call sparked a simple but compelling question: What if flossing didn\u2019t feel like punishment? The result was Flaus\u2014now a buzzy brand with a Shark Tank <\/em>deal and a NewBeauty 100 Award under its belt.<\/p>\n How the Flaus Electric Flosser works: Instead of wrapping floss around your fingers, the device uses a replaceable head that stretches a short strand of real woven floss between two arms. You power it on, it vibrates and you guide it between each tooth as it massages your gums\u2014much to my thrill\u2014without having to awkwardly maneuver my hands around my mouth the way I do with traditional floss.<\/p>\n Ahead, I break down what else to know about the Flaus Electric Flosser, from the features that make it surprisingly enjoyable to use to what a cosmetic dentist has to say\u2014and how it stacks up against other flossing methods.<\/p>\n Personal enthusiasm aside, the Flaus Electric Flosser has expert backing, too. Houston cosmetic dentist Guy M. Lewis, DDS, who is unaffiliated with the brand, sees the benefits of these devices as well. \u201cElectric flossers have the potential to be as effective as traditional floss if used correctly,\u201d he says. So in short, yes\u2014the Flaus Electric Flosser works, provided you use it properly. <\/strong><\/p>\n Fortunately, it feels intuitive. You turn it on, pick your speed out of three settings and guide the floss between your teeth. The vibrations help it glide through tight spots, minimizing the need for aggressive back-and-forth motions. Once it\u2019s in place, you curve it around each tooth and sweep along the gumline, just like you would with regular floss. When the floss strand loosens or starts to look less than fresh, you simply pop off the head, toss it and snap on a new one, a process that takes seconds.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re choosing between the Flaus, a water flosser like a Waterpik device or traditional string floss, Dr. Lewis says each comes with its own pros and cons.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cA benefit of using an electric flosser is that it has the ability to wrap around the tooth and underneath the gums like traditional floss,\u201d he explains. \u201cHowever, it is possible to cause gum damage as some patients may have to push harder to get it between the teeth.\u201d<\/p>\n Water flossers, on the other hand, are generally easier to use, per Dr. Lewis, but may be the \u201cleast reliable for effectively cleaning between the teeth.\u201d<\/p>\n An electric flosser also isn\u2019t ideal for everyone. \u201cIt may not be suitable for those with sensitive gums,\u201d says Dr. Lewis, nor for \u201cpatients with braces, as the wires prevent flossing down to the gums; patients with braces require threaders to get floss underneath the wires.\u201d They may be safe for crowns, he adds, as long as excessive force isn\u2019t used when removing the floss\u2014otherwise, there\u2019s a risk of dislodging the restoration.<\/p>\n Still, when it comes to gold standards, Dr. Lewis doesn\u2019t waver: \u201cAt the end of the day, traditional floss is still the best option for cleaning between the teeth.\u201d<\/p>\n In my opinion, yes\u2014the Flaus Electric Flosser is worth it. <\/strong>It\u2019s the reason I actually look forward to flossing and why I do it every single day, even when I\u2019m tired or feeling lazy. That said, it\u2019s undeniably an investment, and not strictly necessary if you\u2019re perfectly content with traditional floss. But if the choice is between flossing consistently or skipping it altogether, it earns its keep.<\/p>\n I also appreciate the design. Stay with me here. It\u2019s chic, minimalist and refreshingly not an eyesore\u2014unlike the majority of oral-care devices I\u2019ve tried. I personally own (and am obsessed with) the pink version, but it also comes in black and white if you\u2019re a minimalist at heart.<\/p>\n The company is smart about the details, too. As someone who hates scrambling to reorder razor blades or toothbrush heads at the last minute, I love that Flaus includes a refill bag of 90 heads. (That\u2019s months of flossing covered, FYI.) There\u2019s also a magnetic mirror mount so the device has a proper home on your vanity, along with a sleek travel case I always<\/em> pack for trips (with space inside for extra refills).<\/p>\n Flaus continues to evolve without requiring you to buy an entirely new device. Most recently, the brand introduced a second floss type. The newer option is an extra-strong woven floss \u201cdesigned for people who break floss,\u201d per the brand. The original remains a softer, smooth-gliding version ideal for sensitive gums. <\/p>\n I\u2019ve since switched to the woven option and haven\u2019t looked back. My teeth feel cleaner, and my last dentist visit was blissfully uneventful\u2014in the best way.<\/p>\nDoes the Flaus Electric Flosser Actually Work?<\/h2>\n
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