![]() ![]() Before I ordered it from Amazon, I wasn't able to see in the way back of my mouth where I needed to floss because my jaw is so narrow. I use the G-U-M Go Betweens back here, also, because they are perfect for clearing packed food from between my brackets and around the arch wire.Finally, the other indispensable part of my flossing routine is the stand-up 10X magnification mirror. Again, the Platypus flossers work best in the rear of my mouth where the brackets are spaced more widely apart due to the larger size of the molars. I wouldn't be able to floss everything without it.For my premolars and molars, both the Superfloss and these Platypus flossers work almost equally well. It works even better than the stiff threader my orthodontist provided. I can easily thread its tiny, narrow, stiff end right in between the narrowest of crevices (under the arch wire) in order to floss. It won't even fit under the arch wire!In that case, the Oral-B Superfloss is my perfect solution. Due to how my teeth need to move and rotate properly, my orthodontist placed the brackets on two adjoining teeth (on each side) very, very closely together, so the Platypus flosser does not fit at all in between these teeth because the space between the brackets is too narrow. This is the case with my bicuspids and cuspids. However, these flossers do NOT work when the brackets are placed very closely together. ![]() I can easily tell by feel where to place the Platypus under the wire between my brackets. That is, I don't have to look in the mirror to use them. Here is what I have found works best:The Platypus flossers are wonderful, easy to use, and the easiest of all the flossers in terms of "feel". ![]() I went from being in tears trying to floss my teeth to finally heaving a sigh of relief with a smile once I figured out how to keep my teeth clean. Go Betweens Proxabrushes, regular floss to be used occasionally with the threader from my orthodontist, and a 10X magnification mirror. I did a lot of research on different orthodontics flossing devices, and I ending up buying these flossers along with Oral-B Superfloss, G.U.M. It has been quite the journey during the first week getting used to them and all their "friends": the sores in my inner cheek, the difficulty eating food and eliminating certain foods I used to eat, and especially the challenge of keeping my teeth and gums clean.These Platypus flossers have helped tremendously. I am a 46-year-old woman who just got braces. 4 How these helped me floss quickly and without crying and giving up Trying to reviews these detailed to help others. Saved 20 mins from threading ! I also love that it's made in USA which is a must for any product I use on my body ! Hope this helps if so please click helpful. Overall love it no bleeding gums if you use daily ! Great for keeping good hygiene :) easy to use. I hope this company makes them more silky and maybe mint flavored which I enjoyed from my previous floss. I only took a star off because the floss sticks are a bit high price and the actual floss is a rough not silky so it hurts at times to floss. It's easy and quick I wish I got them earlier last year when treatment started I've been using this brand for 3 months. Great works made in USA see pictures for use and product photo I love these if you're wondering how good they work see photo of how they're used ! They definitely have helped me from getting my inbetween cavities which is partially of why I got braces to help the crammed teeth. On the opposite end of the flosser, is a pick end designed for removing food particles and plaque around the brackets.
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