I’m not the best at brushing my teeth when I should. After I smoke a cigar or two I brush every time, for sure. I brush almost every night. Sometimes, in the mornings I’ll skip. I’m not great about flossing. Some of that changed when I got myself a nondescript electric toothbrush. For some reason it just seems more convenient to brush with that than a regular, manual brush. It also seems to work better.

So, while I knew the AquaSonic Precision gear was going to change how I brush and clean my teeth, I didn’t necessarily expect it to help evolve my brushing habits. But I was wrong.

Let’s back up a little here. The AquaSonic Precision Toothbrush and the AquaSonic Precision Flosser are the two devices I’m reviewing, collectively. They are separate devices, and sold separately. But I was sent them together and used them together — hence the collab here. What makes both of them so wonderful, beyond the great features, is that they are travel-friendly. You can easily pack them up and take them with you on a trip. I did exactly that when I went to visit family in a state over. 

Of course, none of this answers the most important questions. Do they clean your teeth well, and are they worth the money? I don’t intend to answer either of those questions definitively. I’m not a scientist or dentist and don’t have the authority, but don’t run away just yet. The point is to give you enough information so you can decide for yourself. Let’s push the button and get cleaning.

Review: AquaSonic Precision Power Toothbrush

I think what many will find striking about the AquaSonic devices is how unremarkable and unassuming they are while using them. They’re not flashy, they’re simple. They don’t have a huge list of features or smart functionality. But that’s totally fine. And to clarify, if you’ve ever used a vibrating or sonic toothbrush before, you already know what AquaSonic’s experience will be like. It doesn’t feel any different or like anything innovative. But I want to stress, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s certainly not a reason not to use these devices, particularly the toothbrush. If you don’t enjoy extra stimulation for your teeth or gums, and I get that, these devices have enough options to fine-tune your individual cleaning encounters. But also, they’re not overbearing and that’s a positive.

As soon as you press the power button it’s on and vibrating and the mode button swaps between cleaning functions. That’s about it. The toothbrush also has a built-in 2-minute and 30-second timer to help you brush for the right amount of time. That alone helped me form better brushing habits.

AquaSonic says the toothbrush can deliver up to 50,000 sonic vibrations per minute. While I don’t really have any way to measure or quantify that, it makes sense after using the brush. It has five “dentist-inspired” operating modes, including clean, soft, whiten, massage, and deep clean. Clean is the standard mode, Soft is gentler for sensitive teeth, Whiten helps remove stains and gunk, Massage is meant to deliver stimulating microbursts to your gums for gum coverage, and Deep Clean specifically targets “stubborn” discolorations and stains.

Charging and replacements

The Precision handle comes bundled in a transparent travel case. The wireless charging base and the individual brush heads are separate. It comes with four brush heads to start. You can buy replacement heads separately, as well — the standard are $15 for a two-pack or $35 for an eight-pack of ProFlex brush heads which are the kind that come with the brush. ProFlex offers extra plaque removal and cleaning support, according to AquaSonic’s description. Also, those are the MSRP prices, you can usually find them cheaper or on sale, at least that has been my experience. The brush heads can be a little difficult to remove from the handle. There’s no eject button you just have to pull them off and their unique designs make for an awkward grip.

The travel case only includes enough room inside for the brush handle and maybe two brush heads. You’ll have to pack the charging base in another bag, but it’s not big at all. The brush handle rests atop a nub on the base to charge, which must be plugged into an outlet. There’s no USB-C charging here, nor do you need an adapter. I actually appreciate that.

The first time you charge it, you’re supposed to leave it on for about 24 hours. You should also do the same if you haven’t used or powered on the brush in over three months according to the manual. Once fully charged, you’ll have enough power to use the brush for up to 30 days. During my review I found that to be accurate.

Review: AquaSonic Precision Power Water Flosser

Like the Precision toothbrush, the flosser keeps things real simple — even more so, actually. In the box you get the base unit, which is the machine and water tank in one, along with two standard floss nozzles, a travel bag and the USB charging cord. There’s no power adapter included, which is pretty standard these days, and the USB cord has a proprietary connector on one side — if you ever need a replacement you’ll have to get one through AquaSonic. It also means you’ll need to keep track of that cord.

As for the machine, you can pop off the bottom to get inside, presumably to adjust the mechanics or the water tube. You could also drop in the charging cord and a nozzle as long as there’s no water inside, a great way to stow them for travel. Otherwise, you’re supposed to fill the tank through an easy-access port on the back. It holds up to 290 milliliters of water which is enough for quite a few flossing sessions. Moreover, there are five operational modes here, too: soft, normal, quickjet, pulse, and custom. Soft is gentle for sensitive teeth, Normal delivers the standard pressure for regular cleanings, Quickjet delivers an on-demand water stream when you push the button, Pulse delivers a stimulating, safe pulse for gum cleanings, and Custom allows you to adjust water pressure levels from a range of one to eight different pressures. The flosser has a two minute cutoff for the timer, as well, to help you keep track of usage.

When you turn it on, if it’s full, it shoots out water immediately. That could make for an accident or two if you’re not careful. Using it can be a little weird because the flossing unit is so oddly shaped and quite large. But once you get the hang of it, it works fine. Just know, it’s going to be a little strange trying to get into the nooks and crannies of your mouth at first.

Charging and replacements

It takes about four hours to charge the battery to full offering up to 40 days of use. Again, that seems like a modest and accurate estimate at the same time. I was able to go a little longer with daily cleanings.

I should also note that both the toothbrush and the flosser are IP67 water-resistant so safe to use in the bathroom and decently protected from splashes and moisture. You’d hope so, anyway, right? But it’s still relevant.

AquaSonic replacement flosser heads, or tips, are about $40 for a five-pack with a multi-functional variety. The machine itself only comes with standard nozzles, so if you want the Orthodontic or Periodontal tips or the tongue scraper, you’ll have to pick up that pack separately. I happen to own another brand of water flosser with those tips so I skipped it for this go-round. I probably wouldn’t use those regularly, anyway. The flossing tips are easy to remove, as there’s an eject button on the back of the unit. Press it and they pop right off.

Cleaning Your Mouth with Excellence

Look, I can’t make claims that this is the best toothbrush and flossing set in existence, I don’t know that it’s even possible to have enough experience or knowledge to do that — there are a lot of options out there from great brands. But I can share that during my time using these devices my mouth feels cleaner, fresher, and my teeth are certainly whiter. Best of all, my brushing habits have grown to be more regular and I’m flossing daily, which is something I’ve never done in the past with traditional flossing methods. Yes, I’m aware that’s not good but it’s also a positive that these devices inspired me to be better about it.

In fact, as I mentioned before, I do have another water flosser which has gone unused for a long time. The AquaSonic model is more convenient, it’s not bulky so it can rest right there on the bathroom counter in view — helping to remind me to floss — and the travel-friendly nature is a serious boon. It might sound dumb, but the pick-up-and-go nature of both Precision cleaners is equally a game changer and a time saver.

The AquaSonic Precision set helped me clean regularly

It all works for me. Do I know if that will be the case for you or your family? No. But both of these devices are convenient to use, they have some great settings like the built-in timers to help and they’re easy-to-configure, easy to keep maintained, and always ready to go even when you travel.

The brush heads and flosser tips are pretty simple to swap out. Meanwhile, the option to go for at least a month, usually longer, without charging after every use cannot be overstated. Tech guy or not, I find that it gets frustrating having to charge devices nearly every day or frequently. I know quite a few people out there agree. Plus, you could realistically leave the charging base plugged in for the toothbrush and just set it down on top after every use, keeping it always charged as it is.

What’s the verdict, and the price?

Both devices are ADA-approved (The American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance). That’s a great way to check if dental products are safe or effective. In my experience, and I’ve used both of these devices for several months now, that’s true here. AquaSonic did a fantastic job designing these devices, making them easy to use and understand for everyone, outfitting them with some super helpful features like the built-in timers and keeping that accessibility going with affordable attachments, long battery life and travel-friendly designs.

Both the Precision toothbrush and the Precision water flosser are $39 at full price, but they’ve gone on sale during the time that I had them to review. They come with everything you need to get started and you can buy tips and brush heads from AquaSonic directly, or the devices exclusively from Walmart. Next time you need a new toothbrush, skip the cheap disposables and go with something like the AquaSonic Precision Toothbrush — if you need a flosser or have trouble flossing normally go with the Precision Water Flosser, instead. Either way, I feel like both devices are worth the money and then some, offering great value for anyone looking to give them a try.