We've been trying the water flosser too, and honestly, I'm still not totally sold. My orthodontist recommended it, but I find the sensation kinda weird and splashy even on low settings. Maybe I'm just overly cautious, but did your kid get used to it pretty quickly? Wondering if it's worth pushing through or if regular flossing is enough...
"I find the sensation kinda weird and splashy even on low settings."
Haha, I totally get what you mean about the splashiness—our bathroom mirror looked like a waterpark for the first week or two. Honestly, my kid complained at first too, but after a bit of trial and error (and some hilarious mishaps), it became second nature. Regular flossing is still great, but braces can be tricky...so if you can push through the awkward stage, it might just become your new best friend. Hang in there!
I get the appeal, but honestly, the splashiness never really improved for me...I ended up switching back to those floss threaders. They're a bit tedious, yeah, but at least my bathroom doesn't look flooded every night. Maybe it's just me being overly cautious, though.
I totally get where you're coming from with the splashiness issue. My kids had a similar experience at first—our bathroom mirror looked like a waterpark attraction for a while. But after some trial and error, we found that adjusting the pressure setting and angling the tip downward really helped minimize the mess. Still, floss threaders are definitely reliable, even if they're a bit fiddly. Whatever keeps your sanity intact during braces season is probably the best choice...
Haha, the waterpark mirror struggle is real. We had a similar splash zone situation at first—honestly, I considered handing out ponchos before bedtime. But once we got the hang of angling the tip and dialing down the pressure, things improved dramatically. I get why floss threaders feel safer though; they're predictable, even if they make you feel like you're threading a needle blindfolded.
Still, I'd say stick with the water flosser a bit longer if you can. Once kids get used to it, it's way quicker and less frustrating than traditional flossing, especially with braces. Plus, anything that makes oral hygiene less of a chore for them (and you) is a win in my book. Hang in there—braces season doesn't last forever, even if it feels like it sometimes...
