“water flossers are great, but they just don’t get between those really tight teeth for me either.”
I totally relate—my water flosser leaves some spots untouched, especially where my crowns are super close together. For me, floss picks are a bit easier to maneuver than regular string, but I sometimes worry they don’t wrap around the tooth as well. Have you ever tried those soft “threader” flosses for getting under crowns or bridges? Curious if that’s made a difference for anyone else here.
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about water flossers missing those super tight spots, especially around crowns. I see a lot of folks run into the same thing. Floss picks are handy, but they don’t always hug the tooth the way string floss does—sometimes they just kinda pop through and call it a day. Those threader flosses can be a game changer for bridges and tight crowns, though. They’re a bit fiddly at first, but once you get the hang of it, they really help get under those tricky spots. I’ve had patients swear by them, especially when regular floss just won’t cooperate.
I totally relate to the struggle with tight spots, especially after getting a crown last year. Floss picks made things easier for me at first, but I noticed they just didn’t get everything out around the edges. Threader floss was awkward at first, but honestly, it’s been worth the extra minute or two. It’s such a relief not stressing about stuff getting trapped and causing more issues down the line. You’re definitely not alone in figuring out what works.
Floss picks made things easier for me at first, but I noticed they just didn’t get everything out around the edges.
I totally get this. I was all-in on floss picks after my bridge went in—felt like such a time-saver. But then, my hygienist showed me how much gunk was still hiding around the crown. Not my proudest moment. Threader floss is a pain to learn, but honestly, once you get the hang of it, it’s kind of satisfying? Like, you know you’re getting every last bit out. Still wish there was a magic button for this stuff though...
Water flossers are worth a shot, especially if threaders make you want to throw your toothbrush across the room. I know they’re not magic, but blasting water between those crowns feels pretty close. Might not get 100% of the gunk, but it’s miles better than picks for bridges in my book.