I swear, some floss just shreds halfway through and then I’m stuck with bits everywhere. Do you go for the fancy woven stuff or just whatever’s cheapest? Any brands that don’t break on you?
I swear, some floss just shreds halfway through and then I’m stuck with bits everywhere.
You’re not alone—floss confetti is a real thing, unfortunately. But honestly, I’d challenge the idea that “fancy woven stuff” is always better. In my experience, those can fray even faster if your teeth are tight together. The plain old waxed tape (like Glide) actually survives my whole mouth without turning into dental tinsel. Not the cheapest, but at least it doesn’t leave you picking threads out for hours...
I get what you’re saying about Glide, but I’ve actually had it slip right between my teeth without grabbing much… almost like it’s too smooth? Maybe that’s just me. I switched to Cocofloss after a hygienist suggested it, and while it’s a little thicker, it actually seems to clean better—though yeah, it does fray sometimes if I rush. Anyone else notice waxed tape not picking up as much gunk if your teeth are super close together?
I get what you’re saying about Glide, but I’ve actually had it slip right between my teeth without grabbing much… almost like it’s too smooth?
That’s exactly what happened to me with Glide! It just kind of glides (ha) through and I’m never sure if it’s actually cleaning or just passing through for the ride. I tried Cocofloss too—love how it feels like it’s actually picking stuff up, but man, the price tag stings when you’re buying it regularly. Plus, yeah, if I get impatient or try to force it between tight teeth, the fraying is real.
Waxed tape was a total bust for me with crowded teeth. It just sort of slides around and comes out looking almost as clean as when it went in. Honestly, I ended up going back to the basic store brand woven floss. It’s not fancy, but it’s cheap, lasts through my whole mouth, and actually seems to grab more gunk. Not glamorous, but my wallet’s happier and my hygienist hasn’t complained yet.
If only there was a “Goldilocks” floss—just the right thickness and grip without breaking the bank...
Plus, yeah, if I get impatient or try to force it between tight teeth, the fraying is real. Waxed tape was a total bust for me with crowded teeth.
Yeah, the price of Cocofloss is kind of wild, especially when you go through it fast. I’ve tried a bunch of different ones since getting braces—most of the “tape” style flosses just slipped right through my teeth and didn’t seem to do much. The woven ones worked better for me too, but I had to be careful not to snap them or they’d shred.
Honestly, I keep going back to the plain old Target brand woven floss. It’s not fancy, but it doesn’t break on my brackets and it actually feels like it’s grabbing stuff between my teeth. My ortho keeps telling me to use a threader, but half the time I just use the floss by itself and hope for the best. Haven’t had any complaints at my cleanings so far.
Wish there was a perfect option that didn’t cost a fortune or fall apart halfway through. For now, cheap and sturdy wins out for me.