"Have you tried those orthodontic floss picks? They're a bit pricier than regular floss, but man, they saved me from that three-hand struggle you're talking about..."
Totally agree with you on the floss picks—those things were a lifesaver when I had braces. Have you ever tried combining them with an interdental brush? I found that combo really helpful for getting into those tricky spots around brackets. Water flossers never quite did it for me either...felt like they just sprayed water everywhere without actually cleaning thoroughly. Maybe worth giving the brushes a shot if you're still struggling?
I never really got the hang of those interdental brushes, honestly...felt like I was poking myself more than cleaning anything. Maybe I was just using them wrong? The floss picks were definitely easier, but I still struggled around the back brackets. Did you find a certain brand or size of brush worked better for you? I'm open to giving them another shot if there's a trick to it.
I feel your pain—those interdental brushes were like tiny torture devices for me at first. But honestly, once I switched to the TePe brand (the pink ones, specifically), things got way easier. They're small enough to wiggle around the brackets without feeling like you're stabbing yourself. Still, if brushes aren't your jam, have you tried a water flosser? Total game changer for me—especially for those pesky back brackets. Plus, it's oddly satisfying blasting food bits out...gross but true.
Haha, totally relate to the weird satisfaction of blasting food bits out...gross but oddly rewarding. But question—doesn't the water flosser spray everywhere? I tried one once and ended up soaking my bathroom mirror (and myself). Maybe I'm just doing it wrong? Right now, I'm sticking with waxed floss and sheer determination, but if there's a trick to not flooding the bathroom, I'm all ears.
Haha, yeah, the mirror splash zone is real. Took me a while to figure out the angle—turns out leaning slightly over the sink and keeping my mouth mostly closed around the tip helps a ton. Still get the occasional rogue spray, but it's manageable. Waxed floss is solid though; I still use it when traveling or feeling lazy. Ever tried those little interdental brushes? They're pretty handy for stubborn spots...though they do look kinda intimidating at first.
