Okay, confession time...my kids HATE flossing. I've tried flavored floss, those little floss picks shaped like animals, even singing silly songs. Curious what works best for everyone else. Quick poll: floss picks vs regular floss vs water flosser?
Honestly, flossing was always a chore for me growing up too—totally relate to your kids' frustration. Have you tried a water flosser yet? I switched to one after getting braces (regular floss became a nightmare), and it made such a difference. It feels less tedious and more like playing with water, so maybe your kids would be into that aspect. Plus, it's oddly satisfying seeing all the gunk get washed away...
Floss picks are convenient but personally, they never felt as thorough as regular floss or the water flosser. Do your kids have braces or anything? That might influence what works best. Also, maybe try letting them pick out their own flossing gadgets—sometimes having ownership over the choice makes kids more enthusiastic about using it. Hang in there, though; dental hygiene battles are tough but worth it in the end.
Water flossers are a total game changer, especially with kids. My daughter used to act like flossing was torture until we got one—now it's more like a mini water fight every night, haha. We did try floss picks too, but she mostly just chewed on them or left them scattered around the bathroom...gross. Letting her pick out her own colorful water flosser definitely helped. Anything to make dental care less of a nightly battle, right?
"Letting her pick out her own colorful water flosser definitely helped."
That's a smart move—kids love having some control over their routines. Have you tried adding a little sticker chart or reward system too? I've seen that work wonders for some families. Honestly, anything that turns dental care into something fun rather than a chore is a win in my book. Sounds like you're doing great...keep it up!
Sticker charts worked briefly for us, but lost their appeal pretty fast. Honestly, switching to a water flosser was the game changer—less fuss, quicker routine, and fewer battles at bedtime. Worth a shot if you're still struggling.
