I've wondered the same thing myself... I've got a cordless one too, and honestly, my dentist hasn't said anything yet—but maybe that's just because I'm new there and they're being polite, lol. Curious if anyone's actually gotten feedback from their dentist about switching types?
I've been using a cordless one for about two years now, and honestly, my dentist hasn't specifically recommended switching either. But during my last cleaning, I casually mentioned it, and she said something interesting—basically, that countertop models often have stronger water pressure and bigger reservoirs, so they're usually better if you have braces or more complicated dental work. Since I've got braces right now (ugh), I started noticing the cordless one runs out of water pretty fast, and I have to refill it halfway through flossing. Not a huge deal, but kinda annoying.
Still, she reassured me that any water flosser is better than none at all. So if you're happy with your cordless and it's working fine for you... probably no need to stress about switching types just yet. Maybe next time you're in for a cleaning, casually bring it up and see what they say? Dentists usually appreciate when patients are proactive about their dental care anyway.
That's an interesting observation about the cordless model running out of water quickly—I hear that quite a bit, actually, especially from patients with braces or more involved dental work. Countertop flossers do indeed have their advantages with the bigger reservoir and stronger pressure, making them particularly helpful when navigating around brackets and wires. Still, as your dentist mentioned, any type of water flosser is a significant step up from not flossing at all, so you're already doing your teeth a huge favor.
If refilling halfway through isn't too bothersome, there's no urgent need to switch. But if it starts feeling like a hassle (and I wouldn't blame you—braces can be challenging enough as it is), trying out a countertop model might make your routine smoother. Either way, it's great that you're proactive and aware of what's working for you. Keep up the good work!
I totally get what you're saying about the cordless ones running out quickly. When I first got braces, I started with a cordless water flosser because I thought it'd be easier to handle. It was great at first, but honestly, refilling it halfway through my routine got old pretty fast. Especially late at night when I was already tired and just wanted to get to bed...
Eventually, I switched to a countertop model, and it made a noticeable difference. The bigger reservoir meant I could finish flossing without interruptions, and the stronger pressure was a bonus for getting around those stubborn brackets. But like you said, any water flosser is miles better than skipping flossing altogether, so you're already ahead of the game.
If the refilling doesn't bug you, sticking with cordless is totally fine. But if you ever start feeling annoyed by it, I'd definitely recommend giving countertop a shot. Either way, sounds like you're doing great with your dental hygiene—braces can be such a hassle, but it's worth it in the end. Hang in there!
I feel you on the late-night refills... I'm still new to braces and went cordless thinking it'd be simpler, but now I'm second-guessing myself, haha. Good to hear countertop models aren't too intimidating though. Honestly, your post makes me feel a bit better—like it's okay to switch things up if something's not working. Braces are already stressful enough without worrying about flossing gear, right? Thanks for sharing your experience, it helps!
