How do y’all floss?

[Saint1]

Manual floss with Glide.
Anything less feels disgusting.
I tried a waterpik for a week and then flossed to see if I got anything it was like the waterpik didn't do anything

 

[Harry Sax]

I’m addicted to plackers

 

[RadaMillz]

floss picks, it works pretty well for me. I get under my gums and pull out whatever in there out before bed time.

 

[King]

Don’t use floss picks unless you’re out and about. All you’re doing is re-depositing plaque onto the next tooth. You need clean floss to remove plaque properly. Use Glide or a spongey type floss daily. Hug the floss against the tooth making the letter “C”, bring it all the way down to the bottom of the gum pocket, then bring it back up.

Spoiler

I’m a dentist

I thought running the pick under some water between each tooth would remove the plaque and bacteria

 

[Sugarbush]

I thought running the pick under some water between each tooth would remove the plaque and bacteria

Remember, bacteria is microscopic. You’re mainly removing food debris.

 

[NotAnFBIagent]

Floss picks much easier to use. Then electric toothbrush and Listerine.

 

[HYDRO]

Remember, bacteria is microscopic. You’re mainly removing food debris.

Do waterpicks work?

 

[Sugarbush]

Do waterpicks work?

Yep

 

[Reptile]

I use dental picks, preferably Plackers

 

[Dave24]

Don’t use floss picks unless you’re out and about. All you’re doing is re-depositing plaque onto the next tooth. You need clean floss to remove plaque properly. Use Glide or a spongey type floss daily. Hug the floss against the tooth making the letter “C”, bring it all the way down to the bottom of the gum pocket, then bring it back up.

Spoiler

I’m a dentist

@Sugarbush what is better and more effective, manual flossing or using a water pick??

 

[Sugarbush]

@Sugarbush what is better and more effective, manual flossing or using a water pick??

I prefer flossing, but a water pick is clinically proven to remove plaque better

 

[TAYLONDO SAMSWORTHY]

Floss picks + Water pick

 

[Dave24]

I prefer flossing, but a water pick is clinically proven to remove plaque better

I must not be using the water pick correctly because Im not able to get it off as well vs using floss.

 

[3rdWorld]

My teeth too closely packed for floss to enter.

 

[Taco]

My teeth too closely packed for floss to enter.

They have satin floss specifically for that. I used it when I had braces and it worked well.