I do wish there was a hybrid that combined the reach of string with the ease of picks... haven’t found one yet.
You’re not alone there. Honestly, I’ve tried those “expandable” floss picks—supposed to be the best of both worlds, but they just snap on me. Still, if she’s flossing without drama, that’s a win in my book.
if she’s flossing without drama, that’s a win in my book.
Honestly, I’d call that a miracle. My kid acts like I’m torturing her every time I bring out the string. And those fancy picks? They cost more than my toothpaste and snap in half anyway. Maybe “good enough” is all we can hope for...
If my kid let me floss her teeth without a meltdown, I’d probably buy a lottery ticket that day. String floss turns into a wrestling match at our house—she acts like I’m pulling out her teeth, not just cleaning them. Those little picks seemed like the answer, but yeah, they snap if you even look at them funny. And the price? Might as well be made of gold.
At this point, I figure if we get anything between her teeth once a week, we’re winning. Dentist says “something is better than nothing,” so I’m rolling with that. If you’ve got a drama-free flosser, hold onto that magic. The rest of us are just hoping for less screaming and maybe one less cavity...
Honestly, you’re not alone—so many parents deal with this. If you can get in there once a week without a meltdown, that’s a win in my book. The “something is better than nothing” advice is spot on, especially at this age. I’ve seen families use whatever works, even if it’s just a quick swipe with a floss pick. Hang in there...less drama now means less dental anxiety later.
I gotta say, I used to think floss picks were the holy grail—super easy, less mess, no angry spaghetti strings stuck in my braces. But after a year of orthodontics, turns out my gums were still kinda cranky. My dentist swears by the old-school string for getting under the wires and really cleaning things out. I still sneak a pick on lazy nights, but honestly, classic floss seems to win for gum health...even if it’s way more annoying. Anyone else feel like string floss is just a tiny torture device though?