I totally hear you about the floss picks snapping all the time. I used to think they’d be easier, but I swear I go through a pack in no time—half of them break before I’m even halfway done. Honestly, I got kind of lazy with them, too. It felt quick, but then at my last cleaning my hygienist could tell I was “cutting corners,” as she put it. That was a little embarrassing.
My dentist actually suggested going back to regular floss, especially since I’ve got a couple tight spots between my molars. It took a bit to get the hang of it again, but now it’s almost automatic. I do miss the convenience of the picks, but I feel like I’m actually doing a better job now. Plus, I’m not tossing so much plastic every week, which is a nice bonus.
Funny thing, my nephew just got braces and he’s already faster at flossing than I am. Guess it really is one of those things you get used to if you have to.
I do miss the convenience of the picks, but I feel like I’m actually doing a better job now. Plus, I’m not tossing so much plastic every week, which is a nice bonus.
That’s honestly one of the reasons I’ve been thinking about switching back to regular floss too. With braces, I have to use those little threader things and it’s such a process… but the waste from all those broken picks kind of gets to me. Did you ever try any of the reusable picks or water flossers? I keep wondering if those actually work as well as regular floss, especially for tight spots.
I totally get the frustration with all the extra plastic. I tried a water flosser last year because I was tired of buying so many picks, and honestly, it was kind of fun at first—felt like a mini power washer for my teeth. But for me, it didn’t really get in between the tightest spots, especially around my old fillings. I still ended up needing regular floss for those stubborn areas. The water flosser is nice for a quick clean, but I wouldn’t say it fully replaces the old-school stuff, at least for my teeth.
Totally get where you’re coming from. I use a water flosser too, and it’s awesome for a quick rinse, but I still need regular floss for those super tight spots, especially around my crowns. It’s like, one tool just isn’t enough sometimes.
I’ve noticed the same thing—water flossers are great, but they just don’t get between those really tight teeth for me either. Do you find floss picks work better than regular string floss around your crowns, or is it about the same?