Oral B Superfloss...horrible!

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WebDevGirl
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Re: Oral B Superfloss...horrible!

#16 Post by WebDevGirl »

Gotta update my review and saw this worked GREAT after i developed some bigger spaces between my teeth due to my braces and having a RPE shifting my teeth around. They have since shifted back to tighter spaces as they straightened out but for a month there i was really glad i didn't throw this floss again.
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Re: Oral B Superfloss...horrible!

#17 Post by DrBlur »

I hate hate HATE the Oral-B Super Floss...it's cheap-feeling and it shreds ALL THE TIME. I *LOVE* the Crest Glide Threader Floss, though...it's the best!
32 years old, total time in braces=30 months

-Braces and palate expander on 4/15/10
-RPE Surgery 9/15/10
-Expander removed 3/11
-Braces Removed 9/7/12
-Retainers in 9/7/12

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Re: Oral B Superfloss...horrible!

#18 Post by drgnchsr36 »

Totally agree, Crest Glide Floss is AWESOME :)
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Re: Oral B Superfloss...horrible!

#19 Post by bbsadmin »

FYI, a similar product to SuperFloss is Thornton 3-in-1 Floss, which is available at DentaKit.com:

http://www.dentakit.com/th3fl.html
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Re: Oral B Superfloss...horrible!

#20 Post by fari670 »

how to floss with your braces ?? isnt it difficult ?

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BracedSurgeryStudent
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#21 Post by BracedSurgeryStudent »

I used the regular Floss Threaders works like a perfect charm :)
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#22 Post by belistic10 »

that oral b superfloss is the one i have :( and it SUCKS. it doesnt fit properly between most of my teeth and if it does it is tight and gets stuck and hurts like hell. I think as soon as i have money i will use that site to order the crest glide one, then maybe this flossing novice will have more success :?
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#23 Post by BracedSurgeryStudent »

HEY :) You can always use the blue floss threaders and thread the floss like its thread going into a needle and pull it under your wire pull out the blue thing while the floss is still in your teeth and just floss regularly. :) WAYYYY better than superfloss that way there you can use small floss/regular floss and it will fit its even fit in my crowded teeth. :)
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Re: Oral B Superfloss...horrible!

#24 Post by bbsadmin »

SuperFloss is made for people with gaps and large spaces between their teeth.

If you don't have gaps or large spaces, you will not like the product.

Instead, try Glide Threader Floss, SturdyFloss, or use any floss you like with a floss threader needle or the FlossFish tool.
I'm the owner/admin of this site. Had ceramic uppers, metal lowers ~3 years in my early 40's. Now in Hawley retainers at night!

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Re: Oral B Superfloss...horrible!

#25 Post by BracedSurgeryStudent »

bbsadmin wrote:SuperFloss is made for people with gaps and large spaces between their teeth.

If you don't have gaps or large spaces, you will not like the product.

Instead, try Glide Threader Floss, SturdyFloss, or use any floss you like with a floss threader needle or the FlossFish tool.
I only don't like superfloss because it shreds in the braces the spacing isn't an issue.
I've always wanted the FlossFish where can you buy that?
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#26 Post by bbsadmin »

You can buy FlossFish, Gide Threader Floss, SturdyFloss, Plackers OrthoPick Flossers, and more at DentaKit.com

http://www.dentakit.com/deflforbr.html
I'm the owner/admin of this site. Had ceramic uppers, metal lowers ~3 years in my early 40's. Now in Hawley retainers at night!

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#27 Post by BracedSurgeryStudent »

Thanks :)
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#28 Post by belistic10 »

anyone tried those orthopick flossers?? from that website shown above? they look good, wondering if it might help me especially with the back molars i find it so hard to do
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#29 Post by Yoga20 »

I LOVE it! lol

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Re: Oral B Superfloss...horrible!

#30 Post by graciebaby28 »

Wow, I'm glad I came upon this thread. My son is new to braces and was recommended the Super Floss by the ortho office. I will definitely avoid it and look for the other ones mentioned.

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