Haha, minty floss is definitely underrated. Ever tried cinnamon floss though? Feels like you're flossing with candy—probably defeats the purpose, but hey, whatever motivates you, right?
I totally get your point on water flossers. They're convenient and gentle, sure, but I always felt like they were just splashing around in there rather than actually cleaning anything out. Maybe it's just me being old-school, but nothing beats that satisfying snap of floss between teeth...makes me feel like I've accomplished something major for the day.
And yeah, alcohol-free mouthwash is a lifesaver. I remember the old days when mouthwash burned so much you'd wonder if it was killing germs or taste buds. Glad they've toned that down. Anyone else remember those bright green mouthwashes that tasted suspiciously like floor cleaner smells? Good times...
"I totally get your point on water flossers. They're convenient and gentle, sure, but I always felt like they were just splashing around in there rather than actually cleaning anything out."
You know, I felt exactly the same way about water flossers at first—like it was just a fancy squirt gun for your teeth. But after my dentist practically begged me to give them another chance (something about receding gums and being gentler...), I finally caved. Took me a week to stop feeling like I was drowning myself every night, but now I'm cautiously optimistic. Still not convinced it's better than traditional floss though, because you're right—that "snap" between your teeth is so oddly rewarding.
And oh boy, do I remember that bright green mouthwash! My mom used to swear by it. The first time I tried it as a kid, I genuinely thought she'd mistakenly poured cleaning fluid into the bottle. Honestly, it put me off mouthwash entirely for years. Glad they've toned things down nowadays...but even the mild ones still make me anxious I'll accidentally swallow some. Guess old habits die hard, huh?
Haha, your description of water flossers as fancy squirt guns cracked me up...I totally felt that way too when I first started using mine. Honestly though, stick with it a bit longer—my gums definitely improved after a couple months. And yeah, that green mouthwash was brutal! Did anyone actually enjoy that stuff? I'm glad we've moved on to less terrifying options these days.
Haha, calling water flossers fancy squirt guns is actually pretty accurate. When I first got mine, I spent more time accidentally spraying the bathroom mirror than cleaning between my teeth. Honestly, it made me a bit anxious at first—like, am I even doing this right? Am I gonna damage something? But after a few weeks, I noticed less bleeding and my gums felt healthier overall. So yeah, definitely worth sticking with it.
And oh man, that green mouthwash...I still remember the burning sensation vividly. Who thought making your mouth feel like it's on fire was a good idea? I used to dread rinsing with it every night—it felt like some kind of dental punishment. I'm relieved there are gentler options now, but sometimes I still wonder if the milder stuff is as effective...anyone else worry about that occasionally?
"Honestly, it made me a bit anxious at first—like, am I even doing this right?"
Haha, totally relate to this. When I first started using a water flosser, I swear I spent more time wiping down the sink and mirror than actually flossing. Took me a solid week to get the hang of aiming properly without soaking everything around me. But yeah, once you get past that awkward phase, it's pretty great. My gums definitely felt healthier after sticking with it.
As for mouthwash, I used to think the stronger the burn, the better it worked. But honestly, switching to a milder one didn't seem to make any difference in effectiveness for me. My dentist said as long as it has fluoride and you're consistent, you're good. So now I just go for whatever doesn't feel like liquid fire... life's too short for unnecessary pain, lol.
