Are water flossers as effective as string floss?

The consensus from dental-hygiene communities and ADA-accepted product testing is that water flossers can be as effective as string floss for plaque and gum-health outcomes when used daily with adequate pressure, and they are particularly recommended for users with braces, implants, bridges, or deeper periodontal pockets. Reviewers note they don't fully replace string floss for everyone, but they significantly outperform sporadic flossing because users actually stick with them.