Flaus reviews and discussion

My mouth seems to be too small to accommodate using the Flaus device regularly and comfortably. I got the “woven” Flaus and struggle getting it between my back teeth, so might have had better luck there with the standard option. I usually use Dr. Tungs or Cocolab which tend to be thicker imo, so that detail was a little shocking to me but maybe it’s preference? I had a pleasant return experience with the CX team when I reached out sharing it was uncomfortable for me to use and appreciate that aspect of the brand!

I really wanted to love this tool. I’m someone who often “forgets” to floss, so the idea of being able to floss mindlessly while watching TV or reading was very appealing. Unfortunately, the floss string is extremely thin, or my teeth are too tight, and it breaks very quickly. I typically need 3–4 heads just to get through my whole mouth. Regrettably, it’s a return for me.

This is such a cool and innovative product and it definitely makes flossing feel like less of a chore. That said I don’t see it replacing my usual Cocofloss and will likely use both during the week. Since I chose the woven thread, I expected something comparable to Cocofloss, but the quality didn’t feel quite there. I even wondered whether I had accidentally received the wrong floss heads. Overall, I don’t think the floss quality justifies the high price, but if you can get it on sale, it’s definitely worth trying.

I actually really love this product. I find the vibration to really help me enjoy flossing. Not having to stick my fingers in my mouth is also a huge bonus. The neck of the product is so comfortable, its truly changed my habits. This is so much easier to me than the tools that pinch or wrap around something to be reusable - i always found that the floss would get too loose and it would be hard to get in between teeth at that point. With Flaus i genuinely do not run into that problem ever. the head is replaceable for each floss and the rest is super easy to clean.

I’m not too sure about this. It looks great! I think it does what it says it’s doing, I think it’s making me floss better? It’s just hard to tell since I don’t have a microscope to go in and tell me if it’s actually cleaning X times better than my regular floss. Seems like it does though!

I’m so disappointed in Flaus. I really thought this would help me become a better flosser. From the first use I knew it was going to be bad. It was so hard to fit the floss in between my back teeth. I figured the length and sturdiness of the handle would be easier than traditional flossing. Nope. I eventually got through two teeth (through a lot of torture) and the floss head looked like it needed to be replaced. If the floss was that weak, I can’t imagine how many floss heads I would have to go through to get all of my teeth on a regular basis. I also thought the clean settings were too extreme. I reached out to return the product and the company was very helpful. You don’t have to return the product, and they suggest giving it away. I don’t know who I’d dislike enough to give this to them.

As someone who puts their oral hygiene as a top priority I was really excited to discover this Flaus electric flosser. I thought it would help me improve my flossing but honestly I find myself back and forth with using this and regular floss. I am not overly impressed as it's hard to floss the back teeth with this. While it comes with refills that are super easy to place in and remove, sometimes I find myself going back to original basic floss that are easy to reach those back teeth! I do like the handle of this flosser and how it helps get the stubborn stuff out with 3 different modes of vibration. Quick charge and portable, no need to plug it in to use it. Ergonomic bite pad and gentle gliding floss. It comes with starter pack and then I can decide to purchase gentle gliding floss or extra strength floss.

I'm not sure this inspired the revolutionary flossing habit I was hoping it would. It works, is easy to use, and I think the vibrating is probably better at flossing than non-vibrating alternatives....but it isn't changing my daily habits.

As an on-and-off flosser, I wanted this to be the solution that stuck - so much so that I was one of their original backers on Kickstarter. However, after using it for over a year, I finally admitted to myself during a consolidation of belongings for a move that it just doesn't work as well as normal floss, so I tossed it. Others' complaints here are true - it's loud, and replacing the head every time feels wasteful. But my biggest issue is that each time you floss, after about four teeth or so, the floss in the head becomes looser/stretched out, making it more difficult to use for the rest of your teeth. Floss needs to be taut to serve its purpose, and I found it nearly impossible to use the loose thread as effectively as normal floss. And while it's more pleasant to have a device in your mouth than your fingers, the vibrations can't mimic the back-and-forth/up-and-down motion required to remove plaque along the entire gum line. Perhaps Flaus has somehow improved this since the model I received, but I've gone back to Cocofloss and my mouth feels happier. That being said, it's still a worthwhile tool if someone really, really can't stand using their hands/fingers for flossing. EDIT: I wanted to update my review because the team at Flaus reached out to me to let me know that their second version of the flosser addressed some of my feedback. Here's what they told me the improvements would be: - Redesigned Flaus Heads: Stronger, tighter floss + easier to apply - Motor Volume: 20x quieter than Flaus 1 - New Vibration Speeds: 10K, 14K + 18K sonic vibrations/min - Updated Body Design: Premium soft touch silicone - Improved Battery Life: Up to 8 weeks on a single charge - New Charging Base: A new home to keep your Flaus fully charged And this all proved to be true! (They sent me the new version for free.) I do use the Flaus 2 more than the first iteration as a result. However, I still find this concept lacking in terms of the tightness of the floss; after doing my top teeth, I wish I could put on another head of floss, but I don't because it feels wasteful. Sigh. I use the Flaus 2 when I'm feeling lazy, but I use Cocofloss when I'm feeling responsible.

Absolutely obsessed with this product. I never thought I would be the person saying that that I floss daily but here I am! I love the overall vibe of the brand and their mission towards accessibility and sustainability. The packaging is so beautifully thought-out and I really enjoyed the unboxing experience (they even have braille on the packaging!). The product itself is really high quality and you can tell there was a lot of thought put into the overall design. This product has become a really amazing addition to my self-care routine and has made flossing actually enjoyable and something I look forward to! I will 100% be purchasing more as gifts for my friends and family in the future.

I am all about flossing hacks because flossing is challenging for me. And I was so excited for this product that I was one of the Kickstarter backers. But it has not produced great results for me. The heads are flimsy and the floss a bit too thin for my liking. When using regular floss I normally get the flossing tape and feel that it provides better coverage for my teeth. One heads is good for about a third of my teeth, but 3 different heads each flossing session feels like a lot. Plus, the heads are awkward and difficult to replace. I am constantly thinking I have one snapped into place and then it falls off the Flaus as soon as it gets to my teeth. The whole thing is a struggle. I tried for the first few months to use it daily and then just got so frustrated that I went back to regular dental tape wrapped around my fingers. These days I only pick up the Flaus when I remember how I excited I was initially and how much I paid for it. Then I wonder if perhaps I am misremembering the difficulties and I use it again, only to have the same issues.

Flossing is always something I know I should do but always hate doing it because of the bleeding. I was really excited to try the electric flosser thanks to a Thingdrop! I was right away impressed in how easily it gets in between my teeth and how I don’t bleed. I took a star off because of the price and because changing out the head is a bit challenging to figure out, but overall this is something I know I’ll use for a while. My husband also said he wants one as soon as he saw me using mine!

I was an original backer on the Flaus kickstarter and got my product finally last month :) I've been really loving using it - just having the device sitting on my sink incentivizes me to floss every day and the handheld nature of it does make it a lot easier for me to floss than using just your plain ol' roll of floss. I'm not sure how much the motor / electric aspect actually adds to my oral health. I kinda feel like what I always needed was just the one-hand aspect of a flossing device like a bigger floss pick. Is this a first-world problem? Yes. Does it do what it promises? Yes.

I absolutely love my Flaus. I was definitely skeptical at first but found it to be my preferred flossing experience! It's daunting when you first open it, a bit confusing but it make sense quickly. One downside is that this V1 is pretty loud, but I tried the next version that's coming out soon and it's a huge improvement. The key thing here is that this device got me flossing daily, it's so easy.

Makes flossing so much easier and a fun part of your routine! My dentist loved learning about Flaus.

I was looking for something to help make it easier and get me motivated to floss. I think Flaus is it! I am finally able to reach my back teeth without a struggle. The vibrations make it easy to get a thorough clean between each tooth. I haven't had a problem with the floss breaking on me. This product made me excited to go to the dentist, and resulted in one of the only appointments in which my dentist did not have to tell me to floss more! I also love that they have a recycling program for your used floss heads.

I am loving my Flaus! I've had my device for about 4 months, and it does make flossing easier for me to the point that my oral health has improved. I am terrified of spending MORE money on expensive dental fixes and I wish I would have cared about my flossing habits so much more for the past 20 years of my life. The ease of use is as they claim - I haven't had any floss snapping or getting stuck, and I have tight teeth. I also have 3 crowns and I haven't had any issue at all with the device around those (in fact, I think it's making them better because I am actually keeping them cleaner this way). The vibrations are nice, but you still want to mimic the movement that you would normally used when regularly flossing - ie: up and down manually and the 'c' shape pull at the base in both directions. Mostly I just think the vibrations is an added bonus if you are using it right. Pros: -It is quick and easy to use, and keeps you from sticking your fingers all up in there -Replacement heads are reasonably priced imo -They allow you to send back the used floss heads to be recycled -battery life is great (4 months in and still haven't needed a charge) Cons: -Needs a solution for permanent retainer. I am old school and have a permanent retainer on my bottom front teeth, so I can't use it on this area. So I still have to pull out regular old floss and thread that area. This would be the same problem I assume for braces. BUT they claim to be working on a solution for it, so I am waiting with bated breath for those heads to come out! -Initial purchase is a little steep, but worth it in the long run for me. Will Definitely recommend this to my friends/family

I’m a big fan of this flossing tool—the vibration feels amazing, the long-handle design is super user-friendly, and the battery lasts forever. It makes flossing genuinely enjoyable. That said, the original floss heads were a letdown. They often broke mid-use or arrived frayed, and I’d go through several just to get through one session. I floss daily, so the supply ran out quickly, and I always had to keep regular floss as backup. But the brand recently sent me their new upgraded floss heads, and the improvement is huge. They’re stronger, more reliable, and totally fix the issues I had before. If you’re choosing between the two, definitely go for the upgraded version—it completely transforms the experience.

I have been loving using my Flaus since the very beginning, and the product has only improved over time. Generally speaking, I love flossing, so this makes it even more fun to floss. I highly recommend it, and I wish more dentists would get their hands on it and recommend it to their patients too.

One size doesn't fit all. It is too big for my mouth. The metal is to hard on my gum.s. I am afraid to chip my tooth. And if the strength of the flaus get trapped or ripped on my tooth , that will create a problem in my mouth. This flauser needs to improve 100 times over. I give 1 star