I hear you on the crowded counter—mine looks like a dental supply closet exploded. I tried the cordless for travel once, but I swear I spent more time refilling it than actually flossing. Still, with braces, portability is king. My countertop model could probably pressure-wash my car, but it’s a beast to haul out when you’re half-awake and drooling wax.
Totally get the countertop monster vibes—it’s like a firehose for teeth, but not exactly practical for a half-asleep kid with bands and wires everywhere. We tried cordless for my son, and yeah, the tiny tank is annoying, but at least he can actually use it himself before school. I do miss the power of the big one sometimes, but honestly, anything that makes him actually floss is a win in my book.
I get the appeal of cordless, but man, those things aren’t cheap. I picked up a basic countertop one on sale, and yeah, it’s bulky, but it gets the job done for way less. Refilling that tiny cordless tank every 20 seconds would drive me nuts...
Refilling that tiny cordless tank every 20 seconds would drive me nuts...
Honestly, that was my biggest worry too. I just started using a water flosser, and I spent weeks debating which one to get. The idea of having to constantly refill a little cordless tank kind of stressed me out. I already get anxious enough about flossing in general—don’t need another reason to put it off.
I ended up with the countertop version as well. It’s not exactly small, but at least I can do my whole mouth in one go without stopping every minute. The noise is a bit much (my cat hides under the bed every time), but it does make me feel like I'm really getting everything clean.
The price difference was pretty wild too… those cordless ones are fancy, but for someone just trying to get over their dentist anxiety and build a habit, the cheaper countertop felt safer. Maybe once I’m less nervous about all this, I’ll try something smaller and more portable. For now, I just want things as easy as possible—less chance for me to chicken out!
I hear you on the countertop model. When I first got mine, I thought it looked like a small spaceship on my bathroom counter, and my wife kept asking if it was going to launch. The noise is something else, but at least it drowns out my own grumbling about having to floss in the first place.
Honestly, I tried the cordless one for a week. Felt like I spent more time at the sink refilling it than actually cleaning my teeth. My hands aren’t as steady as they used to be, so juggling a slippery little tank over the basin... let’s just say my shirt got a good rinse too.
I stick with the countertop now. The big tank means I can take my sweet time, and I don’t have to worry about running out halfway through. If you’re worried about the size, I just shove mine under the sink when I’m done. My advice? Go with whatever makes it less of a hassle—if it’s easy, you’re more likely to keep at it. And if your cat ever gets brave enough to stick around, let me know your secret.
