Picture this: late at night, you’re half-asleep, but you remember you should probably floss (because, you know, guilt). You grab the regular stuff, but it’s like trying to thread a needle with a rope. I swear, my teeth are so close together, I’ve snapped more floss than I care to admit. Anyone else have a favorite brand or trick for not shredding the floss (or your fingers)? Or maybe a story about that one time you almost gave up and just ate an apple instead?
Man, I hear you. My teeth are packed tighter than a subway at rush hour—regular floss just shreds instantly. I switched to Glide (the satin-y kind), and it’s been a game changer. Still, there are nights I just stare at the floss and think...maybe tomorrow.
- Totally get the "maybe tomorrow" vibe. Some nights it just feels like too much work.
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— same problem here. Tried a few brands but they all break or get stuck.regular floss just shreds instantly
- Is Glide really that much better? I’m still using the basic waxed stuff and it’s a pain.
- Anyone ever try those little plastic floss picks? Wondering if they’re any easier with tight teeth, or just more annoying.
- Also, does anyone actually use those tiny brushes dentists hand out? Never figured out if they’re supposed to help with this or not...
Glide is basically the only thing that gets between my kid’s teeth without me turning it into a wrestling match. The regular stuff just shreds or gets stuck, and then I’m cursing under my breath while my 7-year-old is threatening to run for the hills. The plastic floss picks are hit or miss—sometimes they help, but if teeth are really close, they just bend or snap. As for those tiny brushes, my dentist keeps handing them out, but honestly, I have no idea what to do with them. Maybe they’re for people with braces? We just collect them in the bathroom drawer...
Glide really is a lifesaver for tight teeth—totally agree there. I see a lot of people wrestling with regular floss, and it’s honestly so common to snap the stuff or end up with sore fingers. My own teeth are super close together, and I’ve had more than one late-night battle where I just gave up halfway through.
Those little brushes (interdental brushes) are usually for bigger spaces or braces, yeah. For most folks with tight contacts, they’re not much help—mine just end up lost in the cabinet too. Floss picks are convenient but sometimes they just can’t handle the pressure, literally.
One thing I’ve noticed is that waxed floss (especially the tape kind) tends to slide a bit easier and doesn’t shred as fast. It’s not perfect, but way less frustrating than the unwaxed stuff. And if you ever get floss stuck, tying a knot at the end before pulling it out can sometimes help get it loose without panicking.
Honestly, the guilt-flossing at midnight is real… but hey, anything’s better than nothing.