• moistclump@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Okay this is a GENUINE question: Why. Don’t. We. Floss.

    I know I’m supposed to, I see the memes, I hear the dentist and dental hygienists advice. I want to, I mean to. Why don’t I??? Why!

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      11 months ago

      Probably because it’s a long, tedious, repetitive task. Brushing teeth only take a minute or two, maybe three if you’re getting really thorough, whereas flossing thoroughly or consistently adds much more time to that. At least that’s my excuse

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      11 months ago

      The little pick things you can buy are a game-changer if you’re struggling to make it a regular thing. Probably shit for the environment, but they make it easier to get into flossing regularly. Especially if you struggle with the normal flossing wire stuff at all.