Oral Douche Test 2019 – Current oral showers in comparison

The big oral showers test 2019 – Current oral showers in the comparison test

Here is an overview of the results of our large oral shower comparison test. We examined the most important devices from previous years in extensive individual tests and then compared them with each other. All ratings can be found in our oral showers comparison chart.

Here is a presentation of the most interesting models:

The test winner

Panasonic EW1311 in the test

Brand new in the assortment of Panasonic is the EW1311, nevertheless one counts here on proven technology. The tank is housed in the handle and the power can be accessed in 3 stages. The huge strength of the EW1311 is – apart from 5.9 bar water pressure at the highest level – probably the absence of any weak points. The workmanship is very successful, the handling is easy and the equipment is also rich. The fair price of just under 60 euros makes the EW1311 our current test winner.

Waterpik Ultra WP-660 in the test

At around 120 euros, the Waterpik Ultra WP-660 is considerably more expensive, but it also offers some additional benefits. The water tank is very large with 600 ml, the equipment is very generous and the water pressure is unparalleled throughout the test field. As the pressure can also be infinitely regulated, the Waterpik is really suitable for everyone.

The best oral showers in the test with a stationary water tank

Waterpik Ultra WP-100 in the test

In the US undisputed market leader and in the test will then also clear why that is so. The Waterpik Ultra WP-100 shines with a powerful water jet and is also very variable thanks to the 10 power levels. The workmanship is well done and the handling is convincing.

Braun Oral-B Professional Care WaterJet under test

The WaterJet oral shower Braun Oral-B is even cheaper than the test winner with a price of about 45 euros and only slightly worse. If you prefer a stationary water tank, you are right here. The very good cleaning result and the extensive equipment convince.

The price tip for the road

Panasonic EW-DJ10 in the test

The Panasonic EW-DJ10 is one of the smallest oral showers in the test, but still delivers a very decent cleaning performance. Thanks to its battery operation and integrated water tank, it is the optimal oral shower on the go. With a price of sometimes less than 40 euros, it is also a real bargain.

The alternatives

Philips Sonicare HX8211 AirFloss in the test

Philips delivers with the HX8211 AirFloss one of the better oral showers in comparison. Spartan in features, but completely convincing in terms of cleaning power, handling and processing. Only the price of almost 100 euros is a bit too high, especially with regard to the competition.

BroadCare Oral Shower in the test

With a price of mostly well under 40 euros, the irrigator by the Chinese manufacturer BroadCare is one of the cheapest in the test. Nevertheless, it proves itself in the test with a water pressure of up to 6.3 bar as one of the strongest. However, weaknesses in handling and the quality of work cost points.

Blusmart oral shower in the test

In a similar price region, the Blusmart oral irrigator is at home and achieved an overall even better overall result. The power reaches just under 7 bar and is expected to meet all requirements, at least in this area. The equipment is generous and the workmanship is neat. Once you get used to a few quirks in handling, the Blusmart is a very affordable alternative to much more expensive models.

SOWash 508G0005 in the test

The SOWash 508G0005 goes a different way than the conventional oral showers. Via an adapter, the motorless handpiece is connected directly to the faucet and this also controls the water pressure and the temperature. An interesting and very cheap alternative, but in most disciplines it can not quite compete with conventional devices.

Newgen Medical’s oral shower in the test

The Newgen Medical’s oral irrigator (NX-7255) also comes without power or batteries. In contrast to SOWash, the water pipe does not provide the necessary pressure, but a button in the handle of the irrigator. So only short water surges can be generated, which according to the manufacturer but at least up to 2.1 bar pressure should reach. Not very comfortable, but extremely cheap!

Old models

Again and again bring the manufacturers outdated oral showers with detail improvements and new model designation or now and then completely new variants on the market. However, the improvements often have to be looked for with the magnifying glass, while the prices seem to know only one direction here. So it is not uncommon that just the “old models” offer a particularly good relationship between the price called and performance. If it then comes to a sale, because about a warehouse must be emptied, you can even make really good bargains. The following oral showers have done very well in the test, but have now been replaced by one or even several successors. Of course, that does not make them any worse.

Panasonic EW1211 in the test

The EW1211 from Panasonic revealed no major weaknesses in the test, but it convinces with 3 different water jet intensities, a tank integrated in the handle and good workmanship. It came on the market in 2009 and now the range of Panasonic has been supplemented by some newer models. In view of the very good performance and the still fair price you can still recommend the EW1211 still unrestricted.

Equipment and designs

Water tank in a station or handle
There are basically two different types of oral showers. One has a stationary water tank connected to the handpiece via a hose. This has the advantage that the hand piece is significantly lighter and thus also more pleasant to use. In addition, the tank can also be larger here, since the weight is negligible. The second variant has integrated the water tank in the handle and is therefore much heavier in the hand. Here you have logically less water per tank filling available, but it is never a disturbing tube in the way. Ultimately, it is a matter of taste and dependent on personal factors, which of the two variants you prefer. There are first-class oral showers in both camps.
tank capacity
Regardless of the type of tank, the available volume is an important criterion when choosing an oral irrigator. Depending on the size and water flow, the maximum operating time usually ranges between 20 and 40 seconds. A rather exotic form of oral irrigator has no water tank and is instead connected directly to the faucet. So, as you know, if you need a little longer to rinse all your teeth and do not want to refill several times, you should either value a large tank or choose a model without a tank directly.
Variable water pressure and maximum pressure
The maximum water pressure is for many the decisive criterion in the choice of an oral irrigator, because this is too weak, suffers the cleaning result underneath. But at least as important should be the ability to change the water pressure and adapt it to your own requirements. Some devices offer 2-3 fixed operating modes, such as “soft”, “medium” and “hard”, while others allow you to adjust the water pressure in up to 10 steps.
Different modes
Most oral irrigators have different modes of operation and allow, for example, a “normal” operation and a “massage” setting. While the former is intended for rinsing and cleaning the interstices, with the usually softer massage setting, the gums can be gently cleaned and massaged. Even a pulsed jet of water or air bubbles introduced into the water allow some models.
Mouthwash additive
Many dentists recommend a mouthwash instead of using pure water mixed with water and medical mouth rinses. So not only food scraps and light evidence are removed, it can also fight bacteria and unpleasant rumors more effectively. However, not all mouthwashes allow the use of such mouthwashes and there is a threat of loss of warranty. Other models, however, allow such a mixture expressly.
Various essays and cases
The attachment of an oral irrigator must be replaced after a certain time, similar to that of an electric toothbrush, usually after about 6 months. Some manufacturers build here and already attach one or more attachments to the device. This is especially useful if you want to share the oral shower anyway in the family and everyone has their own mouthpiece. Cases or bags are especially useful on the go, as the oral shower can be stored space-saving and hygienic in the luggage. Decisive for the overall rating of an oral irrigator are not such equipment features, but still plus points.

When does an oral irrigator make sense??

With a toothbrush, you can clean only the exposed tooth surfaces, but the interdental spaces can be achieved as good as not at all. Anyone who has ever brushed teeth after eating and then flushed the interstices with an oral irrigator knows that it often rinses leftovers that could not be caught with a brush. As a supplement, everyone benefits from an oral irrigator. If deposits have already formed in the interstices, it is almost impossible to use floss with an oral shower. This is the only way to effectively remove plaque from the superimposed tooth surfaces. The best results are probably achieved with all variants. The normal brushing with the electric toothbrush, the additional cleaning of the interstices after meals with an oral irrigator and the thorough removal of coverings from the interstices once a day, with dental floss.

Our test criteria

In order to make the test results as good as possible, we have rated all oral showers in the following 5 categories:

With the score under “cleaning” we evaluate well the respective device cleans interdental spaces and removes for example leftovers. Here, among other things, the water pressure, but also the shape of the water jet flow.

At the rating “handling” you can see how easy the use of the hand is and whether it may need to be considered, or can be started directly.

The category “workmanship” speaks for itself. Have any cheap or non-durable materials been used at any point? This is reflected in point deductions.

In the “Equipment” section, we give points for different jet settings, accessories such as spare nozzles or even a case for the road.

The rating for the “price-performance ratio shows finally how well the oral irrigator in relation to the price and thus other models.

From the 5 individual scores we calculate the average and that ultimately corresponds to the overall score.

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