I end up double-checking my gums in the mirror every night.
Haha, I do the same thing—gotta make sure those gums aren’t staging a rebellion. I switched to electric after braces, and honestly, it felt like a jackhammer at first. But I think you’re right, better to be a little paranoid than end up with another surprise trip to the dentist. My gums are still hanging in there, so maybe the worry pays off?
gotta make sure those gums aren’t staging a rebellion
Same here—every little twinge and I’m convinced my gums are plotting something. Electric brushes took me a while to get used to, too. Honestly, I think the paranoia helps. Better safe than sorry with dental bills these days...
Electric brushes took me a while to get used to, too. Honestly, I think the paranoia helps.
I get what you mean about being paranoid, but sometimes I feel like it makes me overthink every weird feeling in my mouth. I actually switched back to manual for a bit because I was stressing myself out trying to figure out if the electric brush was actually helping or just making my gums more sensitive. Still not sure if it’s a total game changer or just a fancy gadget, honestly.
Honestly, I get nervous about all the extra buzzing and pressure with the electric ones. I keep worrying I’m pressing too hard or missing spots, which just makes me more anxious. My dentist said they’re supposed to help with plaque, but sometimes my gums feel sore after. Has anyone actually noticed less bleeding or gum issues after switching? I can’t tell if it’s just in my head or if it’s really making a difference.
The buzzing definitely took me a while to get used to, too. I actually had a similar worry about pressing too hard—my first week with an electric brush, my gums felt kind of raw, and I was convinced I was doing something wrong. My dentist told me to just let the brush do the work and barely guide it, which felt weird at first. I still get a little anxious if I miss a spot, but honestly, after a couple months, I did notice less bleeding when I flossed. My gums just seemed less puffy overall.
I think it’s easy to overdo it with these things, especially if you’re used to “scrubbing” with a manual brush. I had to remind myself to chill out and not push so hard. The soreness faded after I got the hang of it, but there were definitely days I wondered if I was making things worse. For me, the difference wasn’t dramatic overnight, but it slowly added up. Still, I totally get why it feels a bit much at first—sometimes the techy stuff just makes things feel more complicated than they need to be.
