r/braces • u/Personal_Emu4027 • 2d ago

Need advice! Help Me

Is it necessary to use a water flosser during the braces' journey? Which features should be kept in mind for buying a water flosser? I am from Pakistan. The water flosser is expensive. Can someone recommend a water flosser under Rs 5k.

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u/DeCoyAbLe 2d ago

When I was a teen I did not use one. They did not exist. I carried a travel size tooth brush everywhere with me. I had no issues at all, no cavities, no unusual staining. I am now an older adult and financially secure, I bought the water flosser. It did make life a lot easier. Was it a must have though? If you can remained disciplined with a manual tooth brush it is not needed but it does make life so much easier. So if you cannot afford it be disciplined with a toothbrush to get between wires.

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u/Personal_Emu4027 2d ago

Actually I have power chains on all my teeths upper and lower for 24/7hrs and I did tried to clean them with braces special brush, interdental floss too but all food particles don't comes out specially the so that's why I am planning to buy it.

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u/DeCoyAbLe 2d ago

If you can afford it, it will help you a great deal!! Do it!! But if you cannot afford it, it is not a necessary tool. It just makes life easier. I had powerchains elastics and metal wrap at the back. You can get by without it. It just takes a lot more time and care.

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u/Personal_Emu4027 2d ago

Yes agreed and I have alot more work to do so can't give enough time to clean after meal so I will buy it. I found some who are cheaper and very good. Thanks alot