Haha, glad I'm not the only one who learned the hard way about the higher setting. My first time using a water flosser around implants was like a mini horror movie—water everywhere, gums screaming for mercy...not my finest moment. Angling definitely helped, but honestly, I still get a bit anxious every time I use it. Guess it's just one of those things you slowly get used to over time. Fingers crossed your kid figures it out quicker than I did!
Haha, your description of the water flosser horror scene is spot-on. I swear, the first time I used mine around braces, I thought I'd accidentally bought a pressure washer instead. Who knew gums could be so dramatic? Angling definitely helps, but honestly, lowering the setting was my saving grace. Have you tried starting super low and gradually working your way up? Took me a while to find that sweet spot between "useless trickle" and "gum apocalypse," but once I did, it made a huge difference. Still get the occasional surprise splash though...guess that's just part of the charm. Hang in there—sounds like you're already getting the hang of it better than I did.
"Took me a while to find that sweet spot between 'useless trickle' and 'gum apocalypse'"
Haha, this is exactly how it felt for me too. Honestly, I almost returned mine at first because I couldn't justify spending money on something that seemed intent on punishing my gums. Starting on the lowest setting was definitely key—I gradually bumped it up every few days, and now it's actually comfortable. Still get those random water sprays everywhere though...my bathroom mirror has seen better days. Glad I'm not alone!
Haha, those mirror splashes are the worst...I swear I spend more time wiping down the bathroom than actually flossing. But seriously, it's great you found a comfortable setting eventually. Did you notice any gum sensitivity or soreness when you first bumped up the pressure? I've been hesitant to move past medium because I'm worried about causing inflammation or something. Curious how long it took your gums to adjust fully.
I totally get the hesitation about bumping up the pressure. When I first switched mine higher, my gums definitely felt a bit tender for a few days—nothing major, just noticeable when brushing or eating crunchy stuff. But honestly, after about a week or so, they adjusted completely and now it feels totally normal. I'd say just ease into it slowly...maybe alternate days at first? Worked for me anyway, and now my gums feel healthier than ever.
