Curious, did anyone here actually switch back to string floss after using picks, or did you just stick with what worked?
I actually did a full 180 and went back to string floss. The soft picks were fine, but I felt like I was just poking around and not really getting much out. My dentist claimed I was “missing spots” (cue the guilt trip), so I gave the old-school floss another shot. Still hate how it sometimes shreds, but I feel like I’m getting a better clean. Maybe it’s just in my head... or maybe I’m just stubborn.
My kid’s dentist actually recommended string floss for my daughter, even though I always thought picks would be easier for her little hands. Honestly, she complains a lot less with the picks, but I do wonder if she’s really getting everything out. I’ve tried to show her the “C” shape with string, but it’s a struggle every night. Does anyone else’s kid have a strong preference, or is it just a battle either way?
I’ve been around the block with flossing—let’s just say my gums have seen it all. My grandkids are all about those little plastic picks, and honestly, I can’t blame them. I tried showing them the “C” shape too, but it was like teaching a cat to swim. Picks might not be perfect, but if she’s actually flossing without a meltdown, I’d call that a small victory. At my age, I just wish someone had invented the picks sooner… would’ve saved me a few fillings.
I’m kind of fascinated by those little floss picks too—honestly, I never got the hang of wrapping regular floss around my fingers without cutting off circulation. The “C” shape technique looks easy in diagrams, but in real life my fingers just don’t cooperate. Maybe the picks aren’t textbook-perfect, but if they get the job done (and avoid the dreaded floss tantrum), I’m all for them. Is there any evidence that picks are way less effective, or is it more about preference?
Those little floss picks are a lifesaver for me, honestly. My hands just don’t do well with regular floss anymore—too stiff, too fiddly. I’ve asked a couple hygienists about it and they said picks are better than nothing, especially if the alternative is skipping flossing altogether. I still try to get that “C” shape where I can, but at this point, consistency feels way more important than technique perfection. My gums have been healthier since I switched, so that’s good enough for me.