Water flosser vs string floss for swollen gums + permanent retainers.
Hello guys, so recently I went to the dentist and they told me I have two caries between my lateral incisors and central ones on my upper jaw. On both sides.
In my 20 years of life, I have never had teeth issues until recently which is also when I started college😭.
I admit it I slacked off a lot and didnt floss correctly for months which lead to the caries.
Anyway, rn my gums are sooo swollen and I can’t floss properly w super floss because my gums are blocking it. I cannot floss where I have my caries, and between my left canine and molar. Like the plastic doesn’t go thru but the rest are fine.
Also according to my dentist, my retainers for my upper jaw are placed super high so the gap in between my teeth is super small.
It was so bad I decided to buy a water flosser. I used it today and idk how I’m supposed to know it worked.
So pls I would appreciate advice on if I should continue to use the water flosser and tips to floss w super floss ! Tyyy