Water flossers

I have used one for some time. It takes a little practice.

With regards to what to buy, after all this while, I would say that it is important to be able to take it completely apart for cleaning. You also need plenty of power and may prefer to have one with different strengths of squirt in case you have sensitive gums.

We use one, have for years. Brilliant for stuck broccoli...

I bought one and found it difficult to use, it also dislodged part of a filling. It went in the charity shop bag as there were several 'heads' unused and still wrapped in cellophane.

Oh yes, I have one and it's so much better than floss. It's a bit bulky to hold but does the job and you will get used to it. Like you, I find traditional floss awful to use, it gets stuck between my teeth and Tepe brushes get bent out of shape. I don't recall ever worrying about food getting trapped in my teeth when younger, its yet one more annoying thing that comes with age.

My Dh uses one, called a WaterPik. He certainly has few complaints from the hygienist since using it!

I prefer Tepe silicon ‘brushes’. I find them easier to use than floss or the bristle brushes. I’ve got a dental check up soon, we’ll see what the verdict is then!

I use, as advised my my dentist, Tepee sticks too SueDonim different sizes, they seem to do a good job.

I like the silicon Tepe brushes too, they are more rigid but less sharp than the other interdental brushes, I find them easy to use.

I use one, it’s very good for getting bits out and keeping tartar at bay.
You must remember to keep your mouth shut when using, othwise it’s a surprise shower!

I have one and I can’t believe how much debris it washes out after my granola breakfast. My hygienist is pleased I am using it.

I’ve used one for years and it’s brilliant! My teeth are too close together for flossing and even dental tape gets stuck.

A word of caution! - Don’t switch it on until it’s in your mouth! The spray is very powerful and you don’t want it in your eye!

They work well
Few tips- Need to bend over the sink- don’t try to look in the mirror or everything can get sprayed.
Also, use warm water- cold very unpleasant. Start on a slow speed until used to it.

i bought my Fairywill flosser from a charity shop when Prime sold boxes at discount prices. I love it. My husband had a spurious make from Amazon but to be honest it is more powerful spray than mine. My teeth are very close together so conventional floss gets stuck. I use steradent type tablets to clean both but some websites state to use white vinegar on them. It maybe cheaper to buy an unknown make as the replacements heads can be very expensive.

tepe are best for properly cleaning in between teeth. Water flossers are a waste of money. It is also worth while seeing a dental hygienist for advice and instruction

Lots of teeth/gum issues in the past so have used floss, interdental brushes and water flossers for many years but I had no idea there was such a thing as a Tepe silicon brush. I waste a lot of money when the ordinary Tepe brushes get so easily bent out of shape and have to be binned.
I find the dental tape is easier to use than ordinary floss and always use hot water with the water flosser. Not convinced the water pick is very useful but anything to try to avoid more dental problems.

I have used a Water pic and the Tepe brushes for about 7 years. They are both excellent and at 77 I have not had to see the Hygienist or had any dental work done for all that time. I do visit the Dentist every 6 months and he says my regime is exactly what is needed.

I’m seriously considering a water flosser but haven’t taken the plunge yet. Saw a semi-serious suggestion to use the gizmo when in the shower for the first few times, until you’ve got the hang of it!

I tried a water floss but did not like the messiness. I use floss and have also the wire brushes and silicon ones as back up. I think the more you use floss, the easier it gets. But there are always a couple of awkward bits with implants or bridges where water floss is the perfect tool.

Sliced Bread programme has an edition about water flossers, might help you make your mind up. (26th May 2022).

My dentist gave me full marks on my check up this week. It turns out she also uses the silicon brushes as she herself can’t manage brushes or floss. Dh also got 10/10 for his teeth, using a water flosser. The dentist pointed out that the best flosser is the one that you can use, not the one that sits on the shelf.

These are the TePe silicon things, which they call picks. www.boots.com/Boots-TePe-EasyPick-toothpicks-ML-60s-10294688P?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc-_-PLAs_HeroCompare-_--_-PMax:+UK_Smart_Shopping_Toiletries&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt63Pq6TGgwMVf2VBAh0eYAJ6EAQYAiABEgJErfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I use a water floss. It took a bit of getting used to but great now. As others have said, use it over the sink on lowest strength and keep it in your mouth otherwise the jet will hit your eyes! My dentist and hygienist think they are great especially for implants. They are gentler for teeth than pics and floss and better for the environment. You need to clean it with Milton.

karmalady

tepe are best for properly cleaning in between teeth. Water flossers are a waste of money. It is also worth while seeing a dental hygienist for advice and instruction

That’s not what my hygienist said at all karmalady, she rated water flossers, used properly they are very effective according to her.. However, she said the most important thing you can do is to dedicate the time at least once a day to cleaning between your teeth, whatever method works for you. I’ve tried everything, and concluded that for me the most effective is the tepe silicon picks, and the string flosser on the sticks, I can’t get on with winding that round my fingers either. At the end of the day anything will work if you use it daily and are thorough.

I’ve used this dental floss for the last 20 years or so. I get it from Amazon. It really does glide easily!

I have a Waterpik and don't know how I managed without it for all these years. I'm recommending it to everyone.

I asked my hygienist about using one, but fortunately she said my hygiene is so good that I don’t need one. I’m another fan of the silicone TePe ‘brushes’.