- Electric brushes with pressure sensors are a solid call for braces—makes it way easier to avoid tearing up your gums or missing spots around brackets.
- Interdental brushes are great, but yeah, remembering to use them every day is tough. I keep some in my car, which helps a bit.
- I used manual for years, but once I switched to electric, I noticed way less plaque at my ortho checkups. My teeth just felt smoother.
- Timers are nice in theory, but I mostly ignore them too. The main thing is getting all the angles, not just watching the clock.
- Finding the right size for those little brushes matters more than I expected. Too big and you’re just poking yourself, too small and it feels pointless.
- If you’re prone to brushing too hard, electric is probably worth it. Manual works if you’re careful, but it’s a lot easier to slip into bad habits.
- I just got braces a few months ago, still figuring out what works best.
- Electric brushes sound cool but they’re kinda pricey. Is the pressure sensor really that helpful or just a gimmick?
- Manual’s fine for me so far, but I do sometimes worry I’m missing spots around the brackets.
- Interdental brushes are... tricky. I keep forgetting to use them, and sometimes they feel too tight between my wires. Anyone else get that?
- Timers seem overrated—I brush until it feels clean, not for a set time.
- Curious if anyone’s tried those water flossers. Do they actually help with braces or just make a mess?
Curious if anyone’s tried those water flossers. Do they actually help with braces or just make a mess?
Tried a water flosser and, yeah, it’s basically a mini car wash for your mouth. The first time, I sprayed myself in the eye, but once you get the hang of it, it actually helps blast out the gunk around brackets. Still need regular floss though, in my experience. As for pressure sensors on electric brushes—honestly, I ignore mine half the time. My teeth haven’t fallen out yet, so…
Still need regular floss though, in my experience.
That’s what my ortho said too. I’ve only tried a water flosser once—made a mess, wasn’t sure if it did much. Electric brushes feel easier to control with braces, but I’m not convinced pressure sensors matter much either.
I totally get that—water flossers just seem messy to me, and I’m not sure they’d replace string floss, especially with all the wires. I went with a basic electric toothbrush (nothing fancy, no pressure sensor), and honestly, it’s worked fine so far. My ortho said as long as I’m brushing well and hitting the brackets, that’s what matters most. Has anyone here actually noticed a big difference with those pricier models or is it more hype than help?
