So I've always had kinda meh teeth, even with brushing regularly. Dentist visits were always a bit stressful, you know, cavities here and there. About a year ago I got one of those water flosser things on impulse (late night Amazon browsing strikes again, lol). Honestly didn't expect much, but figured why not give it a shot.
Fast forward to now, my dentist actually complimented my gums last visit. Like, that never happens to me. She said whatever I'm doing, keep doing it. I didn't change anything else really, just added the water flosser into my routine every night. Teeth feel cleaner too, and less sensitive overall.
Curious if anyone else has had similar experiences? Or maybe I'm just weirdly lucky or something...
"Fast forward to now, my dentist actually complimented my gums last visit. Like, that never happens to me."
That's honestly really encouraging to hear. I've been putting off getting a water flosser forever because I wasn't sure if they'd actually help much or just be another thing cluttering up my bathroom counter. Dentist visits always make me anxious too—I'm constantly worried they'll find something wrong even when I'm trying my best with brushing and regular flossing.
Did you notice any improvement right away, or did it take a while before you felt like it was making a difference? I've heard from a couple friends that their teeth felt cleaner pretty quickly after starting to use one, but I guess everyone's different. Either way, it's great that your dentist noticed the change... makes me feel a bit more hopeful about finally giving it a shot myself.
"Dentist visits always make me anxious too—I'm constantly worried they'll find something wrong even when I'm trying my best with brushing and regular flossing."
Haha, I feel this on a deep level. Every dentist visit feels like waiting for exam results...even when I've studied (brushed) hard. But honestly, hearing your experience makes me think water flossers might actually be worth the counter space. Glad your dentist noticed the improvement—that's gotta feel like winning a small dental lottery. Maybe I'll finally bite the bullet and try one myself...
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