PSA: Flossing Your Teeth

The dentist says you should do it--but most of you probably don't. Or, at least, don't every day.

But there are some times when it is IMPERATIVE that you floss.

1. You can actually see food caught between your teeth.
--That's just disgusting. Floss. Now.

2. You ate something like popcorn or peanuts or poppyseeds.
--The bits of shell will irritate your gums. Flossing will remove them.

3. You ate raw fish, beef, or meat in general.
--Nothing will give you stink-breath like rotting meat caught between your teeth! Unless you want to be like Dracula with halitosis, FLOSS.

4. You ate chewy candy, or something with lemon in it.
--This stuff wears away the enamel on your teeth, leading to cavities! Floss--and also brush. In fact, it's a pretty good idea to brush your teeth immediately after eating candy or lemon stuff, too.

5. You have braces.
--Floss every day. Otherwise you'll have gross skidmarks on your teeth where the braces tracks were. You don't want the oral equivalent of shit-stains on your teeth, right? Right. Floss!

This has been a public service announcement brought to you by the person who is tired of trying not to flinch when you breath in her face. :D