Dental advice - Water flossing?

Mee

Great thread. Please could some of those mentioning Curaprox toothbrushes and waterpik recommend MSE suppliers. Thanks

C_Mababejive

Appreciate this is an old thread but can anyone recommend a brand of water flosser? I know the brand waterpik is very popular but i notice other manufacturers now produce similar products..

goodone2

These water flossers are a waste of time and money.

DPR87

EasyAs123 said:

I know, I know... proper oral hygiene routine: regular dental/hygienist visits, brushing with a fluoride toothpaste/decent electric toothbrush, and flossing the 'traditional' method is all you need...

But I don't/can't/won't floss.

You can tell me to floss, but I have overlapping teeth, partially erupted wisdom teeth, and not great manual dexterity.

I find it awkward, uncomfortable, don't do a very good job, and no matter how good my intentions, I just won't do it until the week before my next appointment

Soo... I'm considering water flossing (using high pressure water to clean the gums and between teeth).

There seems to be some evidence it's of comparable benefit to flossing traditionally (at least according to the research commissioned by the manufacturer!) and it seems very popular in America.

I was hoping people here might have experience to share.

This one isn't very expensive, has good reviews, and looks simple enough to use.

Let's be honest, is it better than nothing or is it yet another cosmetic con?

I brought a similar one to this after flossing didn't seem to help me. The interdental sticks are a bit fiddly for most areas particularly at the back. 
I've been using this for a year now and my troubles seem to have gone (I had an area near the back where food would always get trapped and flossing wouldn't remove it effectively causing my gum to swell). Dentist says all is well now.