The “bathroom fountain”—that’s a perfect description. I’ve tried every trick to keep the splash down, but somehow it always ends up on my shirt or the mirror. I admit, I was stubborn at first about adding regular floss back into my routine. The water flosser felt like enough, but my hygienist could tell the difference within months—my gums started getting puffy again. As for floss prices, it really does feel like you need a loan just to keep up with dental supplies these days... Still, I’ll take the combo routine over another deep cleaning any time.
I get what you mean about the splashing—my water flosser turns my sink into a mini carwash if I’m not careful. I’ve tried using it with my mouth mostly closed, but then I can’t see what I’m doing and end up missing spots. Honestly, switching back to string floss was a wake-up call. My hygienist mentioned that water flossers are great for getting rid of food bits, but they just don’t scrape off plaque like regular floss does. Out of curiosity, have you ever tried those floss picks? They’re pricier than regular floss but way less hassle for me, especially when I’m half-asleep at night...