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Any of you use a water pick to floss with?
Posted on 9/5/20 at 9:15 pm
Posted on 9/5/20 at 9:15 pm
Worth it? Thinking about taking the leap.
Posted on 9/5/20 at 9:16 pm to shutterspeed
I tried it and hated it
Posted on 9/5/20 at 9:18 pm to shutterspeed
It definitely feels more productive rather than potentially just moving food/plague around.
It definitely takes some getting used to though.
Pro tip though: use warm/hot water in the reservoir.
It definitely takes some getting used to though.
Pro tip though: use warm/hot water in the reservoir.
Posted on 9/5/20 at 9:19 pm to Volvagia
You use one of those big-arse contraptions or the cordless, portable variety?
Posted on 9/5/20 at 9:20 pm to Volvagia
Use hot water and listening in the reservoir for a clean feeling! Cha-ching!
Posted on 9/5/20 at 9:26 pm to Shockthamonkey
I’ve thought about that, but I methodically direct the jet between each tooth. Would waste a lot of listerine. Prob would have to buy a new jug every week
Which reminds me of another difference (which might be unique to how I do it):
Typically when flossing, you are looking at the mirror.
With a water pick, I’m facing downward with an open mouth over the sink to allow the water to fall.
It’s a mess imo to do it upright.
Which reminds me of another difference (which might be unique to how I do it):
Typically when flossing, you are looking at the mirror.
With a water pick, I’m facing downward with an open mouth over the sink to allow the water to fall.
It’s a mess imo to do it upright.
This post was edited on 9/5/20 at 9:37 pm
Posted on 9/5/20 at 9:27 pm to shutterspeed
I use one. You still have to floss. Flossing is more mechanical and removes plaque/tartar buildup that you can’t remove with water. The water pick can keep food and bacteria out of places you can’t reach with floss.
Posted on 9/5/20 at 9:29 pm to shutterspeed
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Any of you use a water pick to floss with?
It's called a bidet and yes I've been using one to clean my pearly whites and my chocolate starfish ever since the Great Toilet Paper Shortage of 2020.
Posted on 9/5/20 at 9:31 pm to shutterspeed
I never cared for them myself. I use those little green Plaquers dental floss holder things they sell everywhere in like the 100packs. They're all a little different so if you don't like one brand try a different one to see. Can't stand to use floss around my fingers though. I'd rather just not floss than do that.
Posted on 9/5/20 at 10:03 pm to tigeroarz1
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Flossing is more mechanical and removes plaque/tartar buildup that you can’t remove with water.
Pffft.
You just need to up the pressure then.
I’ve gotten bleeding gums from the water pick alone.
This post was edited on 9/5/20 at 10:04 pm
Posted on 9/5/20 at 10:06 pm to tigeroarz1
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I use one. You still have to floss. Flossing is more mechanical and removes plaque/tartar buildup that you can’t remove with water. The water pick can keep food and bacteria out of places you can’t reach with floss.
This is correct. You need to use both.
Posted on 9/5/20 at 10:09 pm to Volvagia
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Pffft. You just need to up the pressure then. I’ve gotten bleeding gums from the water pick alone.
My father is a retired dentist.
Posted on 9/5/20 at 10:24 pm to tigeroarz1
The cordless Battery one in the shower with 25% mouthwash
Posted on 9/5/20 at 10:35 pm to shutterspeed
I use the single use floss picks and then a cordless waterpik. The combination is very nice. 10/10 would recommend.
Posted on 9/5/20 at 10:51 pm to Eureeka181
For those of you who use the cordless water picks, is the pressure enough to get the job done? Some people were calling them disappointing compared to the big counter-top ones.
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