I was pretty skeptical about water flossers at first too... seemed like just another fancy gadget to clutter up my bathroom. But my dentist kept mentioning it, so I finally caved and got one on sale. Honestly, the first time I used it, water sprayed everywhere—I soaked my shirt, mirror, even the cat got splashed. 😂 Took a few tries to get the hang of it, but now it's part of my nightly routine. Still use interdental brushes though, just feels safer somehow... old habits die hard, I guess.
"Honestly, the first time I used it, water sprayed everywhere—I soaked my shirt, mirror, even the cat got splashed."
Haha, your poor cat! I had a similar experience—felt like I needed rain gear at first. Now I alternate between water flossing and traditional floss... just feels thorough somehow.
I completely relate to the initial chaos—my first attempt was a disaster too, though thankfully no pets were involved. I've found combining water flossing with interdental brushes helps me feel more confident about cleaning thoroughly... it seems less daunting now.
"I've found combining water flossing with interdental brushes helps me feel more confident about cleaning thoroughly... it seems less daunting now."
Glad to hear you've found your groove! Water flossers are definitely a game changer for many patients, especially those who initially struggle with traditional flossing. Funny enough, I've had patients jokingly call their water flosser their "mini pressure washer." Have you noticed any difference in comfort or effectiveness between different interdental brush sizes? Some people swear by the smaller ones, while others prefer something a bit sturdier... curious what your experience has been.
curious what your experience has been.
Haha, "mini pressure washer" is spot on. I thought I was the only one picturing myself power-washing my teeth. I've tried a bunch of interdental brush sizes, and honestly, the smaller ones feel like they're barely doing anything for me. I prefer something sturdier that actually feels like it's getting in there. Everyone's mileage varies, though... guess it depends how tight your spaces are.
