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Air or water dental flossers?

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Mamie Wed 08-Jun-16 06:25:39

It is quite a pleasant gentle sensation actually. I used to have problems with sensitive, bleeding gums and had to visit the hygienist every three months. My French dentist put me on this particular regime (water floss, very soft brush, bicarbonate of soda, recommended mouthwash) over five years ago and now I have no gum problems, far less plaque and only need a scale and polish every 8/9 months.
I just need a more reliable water or air flosser!

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tiredoldwoman Wed 08-Jun-16 06:18:21

Jikes ! They both sound like torture to me - The Boys from Brazil ?
I've never heard of these flossers , I just use tape .

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Mamie Wed 08-Jun-16 05:41:00

As advised by my dentist, I have used a waterjet flosser for some years now. They work very well for me, but I cannot find one that lasts for more than a few months without breaking down. I have tried various different makes, but they jam up or bits fall off. The latest one starts randomly buzzing in the middle of the night and needs a sharp thump to make it stop. I haven't tried an air flosser yet, but am reluctant to keep spending money on things that work for such a short time. Any advice or recommendations?

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