Interdental brush or water flosser for tight bracket spaces?

I’m trying to choose the most practical tool for cleaning around my brackets and under the archwire. My current routine is a soft manual toothbrush followed by floss with a threader, but food still catches between the molar brackets and in a few tight spaces near the gumline.

I’m considering a small interdental brush for targeted cleaning versus a water flosser for flushing around the brackets. The deciding factors for me are whether the brush can fit without forcing it, and whether either option tends to irritate already sensitive gums. I’ve noticed occasional bleeding in one area, but no persistent swelling or loose brackets.

For those using either tool, does the bracket-and-wire layout make one noticeably more effective? Do you use the interdental brush only in larger gaps and reserve the water flosser for trapped food, or has one tool been enough with regular brushing? I’ll also check the fit and technique with my orthodontist, especially around the bleeding area.