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How to floss my teeth daily by Melanie

"Feels great - and it just takes a minute"

How I did it: I bought dental floss some month ago, because there was a small spot between my teeth which had a dark fleck and I couldn't get rid of it - not even after I brushed my teeth or used a toothpick (my dentist managed to get rid of it for me in the end).

Anyway, the dental floss has been standing in the bathroom right next to my toothbrush for month. Hence one evening I just started to use it. Now, it has become kind of natural and I stopped asking myself whether I should or shouldn't use it today - and a minute longer in the bathroom won't kill me ;-)

Lessons & tips: Just buy it, put it right next to your toothbrush so you won't forget to floss your teeth and then do it. If you manage to keep on doing it for at least a whole week, then it should have become natural (at least it did for me).

Resources: Product: Oral-B Essentialfloss (non-waxed).


 

Jan 29, 2009, 11:58AM PST | 4 comments | 1 cheer


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    Leah

    They say you live longer... 21 months ago

    I’m not sure how it makes you live longer unless you’re prone to dying of gum disease, etc.
    I will say, however it is worth flossing just so that your gums don’t bleed when you do, and no more second degree at the dentist office!
    Plus, you save money on having to fill cavities that form in between your teeth- that was what really did it for me.

    Feb 21, 2008, 11:09AM PST | 1 comment


    ashf8ful is working

    3x in the last week... 2 years ago

    im getting closer. i’d say thats pretty good!

    Apr 05, 2007, 12:51PM PDT | 2 cheers | 0 comments


    Zappykins

    Good News 2 years ago

    I had a great checkup with the Dentist so this is definitely a good one to keep!

    If you aren’t doing this, then start with every other day, will ya?

    Mar 23, 2007, 09:15AM PDT | 0 comments


    ashf8ful is working

    Haven't been doing this at all... 2 years ago

    I really haven’t been flossing at all. Its been over a week. I’ve just been so busy moving and stuff. Now that I am moved I hope to get into a routine and include flossing in it! We’ll see how I do.

    Mar 19, 2007, 11:20AM PDT | 0 comments


    bethechange15

    Slack 2 years ago

    I was doing great with this for a while, but I hardly ever floss anymore. It’s especially important for me because I have braces. I’ll try again, and see if I can make this a habit.

    Jan 30, 2007, 07:01AM PST | 0 comments


    Princesstefer

    Untitled 3 years ago

    i hate flossing my teeth!

    Mar 30, 2006, 06:35PM PST | 0 comments


    Stampie

    Untitled 3 years ago

    This is going to be a toughie.

    Mar 13, 2006, 06:55AM PST | 0 comments


    cathleena31

    I am 4 years ago

    ahead of the flossing game. I have been doing it. Nice.

    Nov 07, 2005, 03:39PM PST | 1 comment


    Lady S

    My teeth love me 4 years ago

    I can’t wait to tell my dentist that I have been flossing. Although I only do it on weekdays, but I am only consistant with any of my habits on weekdays.

    I am using the Reach Access thingy and it is so much less gross than regular floss.

    Oct 05, 2005, 04:57AM PDT | 1 cheer | 2 comments


    dotlea

    My dentist warned me. 4 years ago

    If I don’t start flossing my teeth every day, I will have to have them done every half year, which neither my economy nor I want to have happen. So I will have to start do this.

    Aug 29, 2005, 09:39AM PDT | 0 comments


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