flossing tools?

[mellowtigger]

The one area where I am unable to reduce my plastic exposure is healthcare. Dental stuff, especially. Because of braces when I was young (and I had headgear that I wore at night), my teeth are crowded together, packed tightly. I have trouble using regular floss with my hands. I rely on those plastic picks, so I can "crunch down" on the plastic arm with my jaw to force the floss between my teeth.

I just crowdfunded a reusable plastic floss device. It wouldn't reduce my plastic exposure, but at least it would reduce my overall plastic usage. It would reduce my impact on the environment, even if not on my own health.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/619706607/flosser-y-fast-swap-firm-grip-flossing-perfected

Does anyone have other items they recommend? I'd likely buy more things to try out, until I find something that I know works well for me.

Comments

[frith]

Tums. It's an antacid that is basically flavored chalk and it buffers the low pH that is the root of tooth decay. That low pH eats away at the enamel on your teeth and makes the surface rough. You should notice that after one week of chewing one Tums tablet after brushing each night before going to bed, floss will slide very easily between your teeth.