Flossing alternatives

If flossing tends to cut or irritate your delicate gums, try an interdental brush. Interdental brushes are the perfect oral hygiene method for sensitive mouths as they have soft bristles that slide gently between the teeth to clean gently and they’re readily available from the chemist. Another alternative to flossing is using toothpicks after eating. This is a popular alternative to floss and not as harsh on sensitive gums.
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I've just tried interdental brushes. Luckily did not buy them. They are useless, only those with gaps in between teeth may be able to use them. Plus they are too bendy and can do nothing!
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I've seen those interdental brushes, but I know I'd never be able to fit one in between my teeth!
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this would be great
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I use some of the piksters which seem a bit easier than floss, they also have the pick at the end for the pesky bits.
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These are great for some but I find that the gaps between my teeth are too narrow for these types of brushes.
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I have tried interdental brushes and they don't really work for me. I prefer to use floss
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I was amazed at how good tooth picks work to clean my teeth.
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Only floss works for me
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I just use ordinary dental floss.
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I only use interdental brushes. I can't use floss because I have very close contact between my teeth at the top, therefore I can't get the floss down and in between teeth.
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These dental brushes look good.
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These sound way more painful than floss!!! I use little flossing sticks and they work well for me.
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my ortho recommends me to use it, and it works great.
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i flosh every night, occasionaly i do forget though :/
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need to do some investment for my oral health
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I always thought using a toothpick would be bad for me so there you go!
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Ah yes, I have these fantastic dental brushes!
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I'm not quite sure what brand I have, but the bristles on the Dental Brushes seem to scratch my gums..
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My dental hygenist put me onto dental brushes last year to brush off plaque that floss doesn't remove. It's made a huge difference. At my last check up she commented on how clean my teeth were and how I had done her job for her. Once a week seems often enough and as long as you rinse thoroughly they should last quite a few uses each. I use the brand my dentist stocks 'piksters' which have various brush sizes to suit the gaps between your teeth, they are available at discount chemists.
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