- I get where you’re coming from, but I actually found the water flosser made a difference for me.
- Regular floss always left me with sore gums and I’d end up skipping days.
- The gadget feels like less hassle, especially with braces—maybe it’s just personal preference?
- Could be that some folks just need a little tech boost to stick with the routine.
I totally relate to the sore gums from regular floss—mine would bleed for days, which just made me dread the whole thing. I switched to a water flosser a few months ago and honestly, it’s been less intimidating. But I do still get anxious about whether I’m actually cleaning well enough... My dentist said it’s fine as long as I’m consistent, but I always worry I’m missing something, especially with all the nooks around my crowns. Maybe it’s just me being paranoid, but the tech definitely helps me stick to the habit.
I get the anxiety, especially with crowns—those edges are tricky. I switched to a water flosser too, and honestly, I still double-check with those little interdental brushes sometimes. My dentist said as long as I’m consistent, it’s doing its job... but I still go every 6 months just for peace of mind.
Those crowns really do make things a bit more complicated, don’t they? I’ve had a few over the years, and I still get nervous about missing spots. My hygienist always tells me consistency matters more than being perfect every single time. Six months feels right to me too—keeps my mind at ease, and they usually catch little issues before they turn into big ones.
Those crowns really do make things a bit more complicated, don’t they? I’ve had a few over the years, and I still get nervous about missing spots.
Ugh, I relate to this so much. I swear, ever since I got my first crown, brushing has felt like defusing a tiny bomb—like, am I supposed to brush harder? Softer? What if I floss too aggressively and it pops off? (My dentist swears that won’t happen, but I’m convinced I’ll be the exception.)
Six months is my sweet spot too, but honestly, I usually start worrying around month four. I’ll be lying in bed and suddenly wonder if that twinge on my upper left is just cold sensitivity or if something’s brewing under the crown. It’s probably nothing, but my brain loves to spiral.
One time, I pushed my checkup to eight months because of work stuff, and of course, that’s when they found a sneaky cavity hiding near one of my crowns. The hygienist acted like it was no big deal, but I felt like I’d failed some kind of dental test. Since then, I’m a bit religious about the six-month thing. The consistency does help with my nerves, even if I’m not perfect with flossing every single night (don’t tell my dentist).
I do get what you mean about missing spots. I use those little interdental brushes now—my hygienist gave me a whole demo with a plastic model mouth, which was both helpful and weirdly entertaining. Still, there’s always that paranoia that I’m missing something important.
Funny thing is, my partner has never had a crown and barely thinks about the dentist. Meanwhile, I’m over here planning my next cleaning like it’s a major life event. Guess some of us are just wired to worry more. At least regular visits help me sleep better at night… well, most of the time.
