Totally get the “garden hose” feeling—my first try with a water flosser was a mess, and I almost gave up because it seemed like a fancy gadget I didn’t really need. But honestly, after a few weeks, my gums felt way less sore than with string floss. Still, I mostly use it because I found a cheap one on sale... otherwise I’d probably stick to regular floss since those machines can get pricey. I do keep some of those soft picks around too, just in case.
The “garden hose” vibe is real—I nearly sprayed the whole bathroom on my first go. Honestly, if I hadn’t found mine on clearance, I’d still be wrangling with string floss and cursing every time it snapped. The price tags on some of those water flossers are wild... like, are they secretly gold-plated? I do think my gums are happier now, but I keep a stash of soft picks too, just in case I’m feeling old school (or lazy).
That made me chuckle—my first try with the water flosser, I nearly soaked my slippers. I agree, those prices are pretty steep, but my gums have thanked me too. I still keep string floss around, mostly out of habit. Sometimes old ways are just comforting, you know?
String floss is like that old hoodie you can’t quite throw out… but honestly, I tossed mine after the water flosser. I get the comfort thing, but for me, string just never got everything and always left my gums sore. The water jet’s a bit messy at first (my mirror’s seen better days), but it’s way gentler. Pricey, yeah, but my dentist stopped lecturing me, so I’m calling that a win.
