Definitely gentler, which my patients with sensitive gums appreciate. Still, for daily use at home, countertop models have the edge in thoroughness...
Countertop all the way for me. I got a cordless as a gift once, thinking I'd finally ditch the bulky tank on my sink... but nah. Convenience is nice, but nothing beats that "just-left-the-dentist" feeling countertop models deliver.
Countertop models really do deliver that deeper clean feeling, I agree. I've noticed patients who switch from cordless to countertop often report better gum health at their follow-ups. Cordless is handy for travel or quick touch-ups, but for consistent plaque removal and gum stimulation, countertop units just seem more effective. Plus, the larger reservoir means fewer interruptions mid-floss... definitely a plus for thoroughness.
I've been tempted by countertop units for a while now, mostly because of the larger reservoir you mentioned:
"Plus, the larger reservoir means fewer interruptions mid-floss... definitely a plus for thoroughness."
But do they take up a lot of counter space? My bathroom's tiny, so that's been holding me back...
I totally get the hesitation about counter space—my bathroom's pretty cramped too, and I had the same worry before getting mine. Honestly, countertop units do take up a bit more room than cordless ones, but they're not massive. Mine fits snugly in a corner near the sink, and it hasn't been as intrusive as I feared. Maybe measure out your available space first? If it's really tight, cordless might still be your best bet...but if you can squeeze it in, that bigger reservoir is definitely worth it for comfort and convenience.
Glad to hear someone else had the same worry about counter space... honestly, that's been my biggest hang-up about getting one. My bathroom's tiny, and I already feel like I'm playing Tetris every morning just to find room for my toothbrush and soap dispenser. 😅 Measuring first is a good idea though—I hadn't really thought of that. Maybe I'll tape out the dimensions on the counter and see how it feels for a day or two. The bigger reservoir does sound tempting, especially since refilling constantly would probably drive me nuts. Still, knowing me, I'd probably knock it over at least once a week, haha. Anyway, thanks for sharing your experience—it helps ease my anxiety a bit hearing it wasn't as intrusive as you expected.
