Those Temu water flossers are everywhere lately. I’ve seen a few patients bring them up, and honestly, for the price, I get why people are tempted. The leaking thing seems to be a common complaint—my guess is that the seals just aren’t as reliable as some of the pricier brands. Still, if it’s getting the job done and you’re not seeing bleeding or gum irritation, it’s probably fine for now.
Ingredient-checking is a solid habit, especially with whitening strips. Some of those have pretty high peroxide concentrations, which can definitely cause sensitivity (and sometimes even gum burns if you’re not careful). I usually tell folks to look for carbamide peroxide instead of hydrogen peroxide—it tends to be gentler, but still effective if you’re patient.
Curious—have you noticed any difference in your gums or teeth since adding the flosser? Sometimes people get overzealous and end up with sore spots, especially along the gumline. I’ve seen that happen when someone switches from string floss to a water flosser and cranks it up too high.
The leaking thing seems to be a common complaint—my guess is that the seals just aren’t as reliable as some of the pricier brands.
Had to laugh at this because mine basically turned into a mini fountain after a month. But hey, for $20 and a coupon code, I’m not expecting Waterpik quality. Gums are actually looking better though, even if my bathroom counter is a little wetter these days. I did crank it up too high at first—felt like I was sandblasting my mouth. Learned my lesson quick.
That sandblasting feeling is all too familiar—first time I used one of those, I thought I’d knocked a filling loose. Honestly, for the price, if it helps the gums and just waters the counter a bit, I call it a win. I’ve had fancier models leak too, so sometimes you just can’t win. At least your gums are happier, even if your bathroom isn’t.
That’s exactly what I worry about—every time I use mine, I’m convinced something’s going to pop off a bracket or loosen a wire. Did you ever have issues with those jets messing with your orthodontic stuff? I feel like the mess is just part of the deal now.
I totally get that anxiety—using a water flosser with braces felt like playing with fire at first. But honestly, I’ve never had a bracket pop off from the jets, and my orthodontist actually recommended using it (on the lowest setting, though). The mess is real, though... I swear half the time I’m just spraying water all over the bathroom mirror. Still, it beats trying to thread normal floss through wires. Just takes a bit of practice to avoid drenching yourself every time.
