I totally get the countertop anxiety, haha. I started with one of those countertop water flossers, and honestly, the first few times felt like a mini waterpark disaster in my bathroom. Water splashing everywhere, me awkwardly trying to avoid the outlet... yeah, not fun. Switched to cordless pretty quickly after that, and it was a game changer. Definitely less stressful without cords dangling around wet surfaces. Plus, it's easier to maneuver around your mouth without feeling tethered to the sink. Took me a bit to get used to the sensation though—felt kinda ticklish at first—but now it's second nature. Glad your daughter found her comfort zone too... small steps really do help!
I had the opposite experience actually—started with cordless and found it a bit weak for my liking. Switched to countertop and yeah, first few tries were messy (my mirror got a free wash every night...), but once I got the hang of it, I preferred the stronger pressure. Guess it depends on what you're comfortable with and how much counter space you've got. Glad you found your sweet spot though, that's what counts.
"first few tries were messy (my mirror got a free wash every night...)"
Haha, can definitely relate to the mirror situation—I spent the first week cleaning water off everything within a 3-foot radius. Honestly, I started with cordless because countertop models seemed intimidatingly strong. My dentist always jokes I'm the most cautious patient he's got, so I worried the pressure would irritate my gums. Have you noticed any gum sensitivity issues with the stronger countertop model, or did your gums adjust pretty quickly?
"Have you noticed any gum sensitivity issues with the stronger countertop model, or did your gums adjust pretty quickly?"
Funny you mention gum sensitivity—I worried about that too initially. When I first switched from cordless to countertop, I started on the lowest setting and gradually worked my way up. I'll admit, at first it felt a bit intense, like my gums were getting a mini power wash. The first couple days, they seemed a little sensitive afterward, nothing painful though—just noticeable. But honestly, after about a week, they adjusted completely. Now, if anything, my gums feel healthier and less irritated than before.
I actually think countertop models get an unfair rep for being "too strong." Sure, they're powerful, but most of them have adjustable settings for a reason. I found the cordless didn't quite deliver enough pressure for me, personally. Maybe I'm just impatient, but I prefer feeling like it's really getting in there and cleaning thoroughly. Plus, no more worrying about battery life halfway through flossing... that's a definite bonus.
I had a similar experience when I switched to countertop. At first, it felt like my gums were getting blasted—definitely more intense than my cordless ever was. I dialed it back to the lowest setting for a few days and slowly ramped up. After about a week or so, my gums adjusted just fine. Now I actually prefer the stronger pressure; feels like it's doing a better job cleaning around my braces brackets and wires. Plus, no battery anxiety mid-flossing is a huge relief...
