That tingling is weirdly specific, right? I started noticing it after I switched to a cheaper toothpaste—maybe that’s part of it, but honestly, I just can’t justify the expensive stuff. Do you find the soft picks last long? Mine wear out pretty fast, so I keep wondering if I should just stick with regular floss to save money.
Honestly, I kinda get what you mean about the soft picks—they seem to fray after just a couple uses for me, and I’m always second-guessing if I’m even using them right. Regular floss feels like more work, but at least it lasts. I tried going back to it and my gums actually felt less sore... maybe the picks just aren’t for everyone? And about the toothpaste—sometimes the cheaper ones have weird ingredients that made my mouth tingle too. I’d rather save on picks and splurge a tiny bit on toothpaste if I had to pick!
Totally get what you’re saying about the picks—mine always look like they’ve been through a war after two days. I tried those “gentle” ones and my gums still got cranky, but regular floss just feels like a workout for my fingers. I do think some of those bargain toothpastes are sketchy... had one that made my mouth feel like it was buzzing. I’d rather pay a bit more for something that doesn’t make me question my life choices every morning.
I hear you on the bargain toothpaste, but weirdly, I had a totally different experience. The cheap minty one from the dollar store actually worked for me—my dentist didn’t notice any difference. Maybe it’s just about finding the right match? The floss struggle is real though... my fingers always cramp up too.
That’s interesting—my dentist actually noticed a difference when I tried a super cheap toothpaste for a couple months. My gums got more sensitive, and I ended up switching back to my old brand. Maybe it’s just one of those things that depends on your mouth chemistry? About the floss, have you ever tried those little floss picks? They’re not perfect, but they save my hands from cramping up every time.
