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water flossers or regular floss - what's your pick?
Been debating lately whether I should stick to good ol' regular floss or finally grab one of those water flosser thingies everyone's talking about. Regular floss feels kinda tedious, you know, but it gets the job done. On the other hand, water flossers seem easier and kinda fun, but does it really clean as well? Curious what you guys prefer and why...
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I've used both, and honestly, regular floss is cheaper and does a solid job if you're thorough. Water flossers are convenient but pricier upfront, plus they take up counter space. If budget matters, I'd stick with traditional floss - simple and effective.
"Water flossers are convenient but pricier upfront, plus they take up counter space."
Haha, tell me about it... I got a water flosser as a gift last Christmas, and at first, I felt super fancy using it - like some dental hygiene influencer or something. But honestly, after about two weeks, the novelty wore off, and now it's mostly just collecting dust and hogging precious bathroom counter real estate. Regular floss might not be flashy, but it's affordable and gets the job done without cluttering my already tiny bathroom.
But honestly, after about two weeks, the novelty wore off, and now it's mostly just collecting dust and hogging precious bathroom counter real estate. Regular floss might not be flashy, but it's af...
I get what you're saying about the counter space - I barely have room for my toothbrush as it is. But honestly, after my dentist recommended a water flosser, I gave it a shot and noticed my gums felt way healthier. Regular floss never really did that for me. Maybe it's just personal preference or technique? I guess it depends if you're after convenience or results...
Counter space is definitely a legit concern - I barely have room for my essentials, let alone another gadget. Plus, water flossers aren't exactly cheap, and replacement tips add up over time. I've stuck with regular floss mainly because it's affordable, easy to store, and honestly, once you get the hang of it, it's pretty quick. Technique matters though; if you're not thorough, I can see why gums might feel better with a water flosser. Guess it comes down to budget and personal habits...
"Technique matters though; if you're not thorough, I can see why gums might feel better with a water flosser."
Yeah, totally agree with this. I've been flossing the old-school way forever, and honestly, it took me ages to get the hang of doing it right. My dentist mentioned water flossers last visit, and I'm curious... but like you said, counter space is tight and I'm not sure I wanna spend that much on something I might not even like. Guess I'll stick to regular floss for now - cheap and simple works for me.