I've actually tried those silicone picks around my implants. They're softer than regular interdental brushes, so comfort-wise they're decent, but honestly...they wear out pretty fast. Not sure they're worth the extra cost compared to standard floss or brushes.
I've had implants for about 6 years now, and I totally get what you're saying about those silicone picks. They're comfy, sure, but the durability just isn't there. I switched back to regular interdental brushes after a while—cheaper and they seem to clean better around the implants. Flossing works too, but honestly, I find it a bit fiddly around implants. Guess it's all about finding that sweet spot between comfort, cost, and effectiveness...
I'm due to get my first implant soon, and honestly, all these cleaning options are overwhelming me... Are the silicone picks really that flimsy? Regular brushes seem kinda harsh—do they ever scratch or damage implants? Just wanna make sure I don't mess anything up.
I've had implants for about 5 years now, and honestly, regular brushes aren't as harsh as they seem. Never had any scratches or damage. Silicone picks felt too soft for me personally... didn't feel like they cleaned thoroughly enough. Maybe try both and see what feels right?
I've actually found silicone picks pretty effective for my daughter. She's had implants for around three years now and regular brushes sometimes caused irritation around her gums. Silicone picks felt gentler, especially when she was younger, and they still seemed to clean well enough—dentist never complained anyway. But yeah, everyone's different; probably depends a bit on gum sensitivity and how you use them.
