Do you ever worry about missing spots with the water flosser? I’m always anxious about plaque hiding behind those brackets...
Honestly, I’ve had the opposite experience. Water flossers, especially the ones with adjustable pressure and orthodontic tips, have been a game-changer for us. Threaders are just too time-consuming, and my kid never had the patience for them. I ran a little “experiment” using those disclosing tablets after both methods—water flosser actually removed more gunk than I expected. Still, I get the anxiety about hidden plaque... but for us, tech won out over tradition.
Yeah, I totally get the worry about missing spots—sometimes I feel like no gadget is ever 100% foolproof, especially with all the weird angles around brackets. I’ve tried both water flossers and the old-school threaders, and honestly, I still end up second-guessing myself. The disclosing tablets are a great idea though. Have you noticed if certain areas (like way in the back) still get missed even with the water flosser?
I’ve had a couple days where I got lazy and just used the water flosser, and my gums felt fine, but I always wonder if that’s just wishful thinking. Does anyone else get that weird “clean but not really clean” feeling? Maybe it’s just paranoia from seeing those horror stories about decalcification spots...
I keep coming back to the same question: is it better to stick with tech because it’s easier, or is there something to be said for taking the extra time with traditional floss?
- Water flossers are great for convenience, but I’ve found they don’t always get those tight spots, especially behind the last molars.
- Disclosing tablets definitely helped me see where I was missing—turns out my “clean” feeling wasn’t always accurate.
- Traditional floss takes longer and feels like a hassle, but when I skip it, I notice more buildup after a few days.
- Honestly, I think a mix is best—tech for speed, threaders for stubborn spots.
- Ever tried timing how long you actually spend with each method? I was surprised how little difference there was...
Traditional floss takes longer and feels like a hassle, but when I skip it, I notice more buildup after a few days.
I totally relate to this. I always dread the time it takes, but when I get lazy and skip, my gums start feeling sore and I get super paranoid about missing stuff. Disclosing tablets kind of freak me out (seeing all that pink!), but they really do help. Mixing methods seems safest for me—sometimes I even use a soft pick after flossing just in case. It’s stressful, but I guess the routine is paying off.
Disclosing tablets kind of freak me out (seeing all that pink!), but they really do help.
Haha, yeah, those tablets are like a horror movie for your mouth—suddenly you see all the stuff you missed. I used to skip flossing, then wonder why my hygienist gave me the side-eye. Now I keep floss in the car and at my desk, just in case. Anyone else ever try water flossers? I’m torn—feels cleaner, but not sure it actually replaces the old-school string.
