I've been thinking about giving interdental brushes another go, actually. I tried them briefly a few months ago, but like you said, they felt pretty awkward at first, and I guess I just didn't stick with it long enough to get past that initial stage. Maybe patience really is key here, haha.
Your point about finding the right size makes sense too. Last time, I just grabbed whatever was on sale without really paying attention to sizes, so maybe that's why it felt uncomfortable. Did you notice much difference between brands, or is it mostly about getting the sizing right? I've seen some brushes that look softer or have different shapes, and I wonder if those might be easier on sensitive gums.
Right now, I'm still using floss picks and regular floss, but there are definitely some spots that never feel totally clean, especially around the back teeth. My dentist keeps recommending interdental brushes, and I'm starting to think they're onto something... Maybe I should give it another shot. How long did it take you to feel comfortable enough that it wasn't a hassle every night?
"Did you notice much difference between brands, or is it mostly about getting the sizing right?"
Honestly, sizing matters way more than brand. I went through a similar phase—grabbed whatever was cheapest and regretted it. Once I took the time to measure properly, it made a huge difference. Took me about two weeks before it stopped feeling like a chore every night. Now it's second nature, and my gums feel way healthier. I'd say give it another shot, just be patient with yourself...it pays off.
Totally relate to the sizing thing...I just started flossing regularly a few weeks ago and honestly, I'm still figuring it out. At first, I thought brand mattered more, but now I'm realizing it's mostly about comfort and technique. Did you find it tricky to get the hang of flossing around the back teeth? That's been my biggest struggle so far. Glad to hear it gets easier after a couple weeks though, gives me some hope, haha.
Totally get what you're saying about the back teeth struggle...my kiddo had the exact same issue when we first started flossing regularly. Honestly, it took us a good couple weeks to find our rhythm. One thing that helped was using those floss picks with angled heads—they made reaching the back teeth way less awkward. Hang in there, sounds like you're already making great progress. It definitely gets easier with practice, promise!
We struggled with the back teeth too, still do sometimes honestly. Those angled floss picks definitely helped us out, but I still get nervous about missing spots or not doing it right. Glad to hear it's not just us though...makes me feel a bit better about the whole thing. Sounds like you're on the right track, keep at it.
