Stress totally messes with my kid’s gums too—never realized how much until her dentist pointed it out. We thought she just wasn’t brushing well enough during busy school weeks, but turns out, lack of sleep and big tests really flare things up. She started using a water flosser recently and it’s honestly made a huge difference. I was skeptical at first, but now I get why people rave about them. Meds can be tricky too... whenever she’s on allergy stuff, her gums seem extra sensitive. Bodies are weird sometimes.
Funny, I actually had the opposite experience with water flossers. Everyone kept telling me they were game-changers, but I just couldn’t get the hang of it—ended up making a mess and feeling like my gums got even more irritated. Maybe I’m just clumsy or something, but regular string floss seems to work better for me, especially now that I’ve got braces. The orthodontist said it’s all about consistency, not necessarily which tool you use.
I totally get what you mean about stress and meds though. Every time finals roll around or allergy season hits, my gums get puffy and sore too. Sometimes I wonder if it’s less about the gadgets and more about just taking a few minutes to really focus on brushing and flossing, even when life gets busy. Bodies definitely don’t make things easy... but I guess we just have to roll with it and find what actually works for us, right?
Sometimes I wonder if it’s less about the gadgets and more about just taking a few minutes to really focus on brushing and flossing, even when life gets busy.
Honestly, I’m with you there. I tried a water flosser once (borrowed from my cousin) and it just felt like an expensive way to spray water all over my bathroom. String floss is cheap and does the trick for me, even if it’s a pain with my tight teeth. I get what you mean about stress too—whenever work piles up, my gums get super sensitive. Seems like it’s more about sticking to the basics than buying fancy stuff, at least for my budget.
I hear you on the water flosser mess—tried one myself and ended up with more water on the mirror than in my mouth. I’ve noticed my gums act up more when I’m stressed or not sleeping well, even if my routine doesn’t change much. Have you found any tricks for keeping up with flossing when work gets nuts? Sometimes I just stash floss picks at my desk, but it’s hit or miss.
I hear you on the stress thing—my gums always flare up around deadlines, even if I’m brushing and flossing like normal. I tried keeping those little flossers in my car, but honestly, half the time I forget they’re there. Ever tried setting a reminder on your phone for flossing? Not sure if that’s overkill or just practical...
