I swear, those tiny brushes are a scam invented by dentists to make us feel guilty. I tried using them and just ended up poking myself in the gum every time. The water flosser was the only thing that kept me from losing my mind... and yeah, coffee tasted like metal for ages. It’s a weird learning curve—sometimes I think my mouth is just stubbornly unique.
Funny, but those little brushes actually saved my bacon after I got bridges put in. Took a while to get the hang of it—yeah, I jabbed myself more than once. For me, water flossers just made a mess on the bathroom mirror... I guess it really is about finding what works for your own mouth.
Those little brushes are a lifesaver for my kid too, especially since braces went on. I swear, we tried the water flosser—total chaos. Water everywhere, and he ended up laughing more than cleaning. The brushes are fiddly, but at least he can actually use them without turning the bathroom into a slip hazard. Honestly, I’m still figuring out what works for him... it’s a lot of trial and error. Anyone else’s kid just flat-out refuse tongue cleaners though? Mine acts like it’s a medieval torture device.
My kid treats the tongue cleaner like it’s a prank I’m trying to pull on him. He’ll use those little brushes, but that’s where he draws the line. Did you find any cheaper alternatives? I’m always hunting for stuff that actually works and doesn’t cost a fortune.
