There truly have been some amazing sidekicks throughout history: Batman had Robin, Han Solo had Chewbacca, Maverick had Goose. However, throughout all of the amazing sidekicks throughout history, we can think of nobody more awesome or effective than the toothbrush’s esteemed colleague, dental floss.
Think about it – dental floss and toothbrushes are practically inseparable. The two of these guys just go together, a tandem as pure as peanut butter & jelly. And while we mean no offense to Batman’s acrobatic young friend, dental floss really steals the show when it comes to flexing muscle.
How powerful is flossing? That little piece of mint-flavored string might not seem like much in your hand, but it’s capable of warding off disease like periodontitis – better known as gum disease. Robin might be pretty adept at somersaulting his way into a gunfight, but we doubt he’d be of much assistance when it comes to fighting off infection.
The nasty stuff that brings on gum disease is one enemy even the boldest of caped crusaders can’t fight – it’s virtually microscopic. While your toothbrush puts forth a valiant effort, scrubbing nasty germs and other microbes away from your protective enamel, much like Batman, it relies on a more nimble ally to root out evildoers in tight spaces.
Dental floss easily reaches the trouble areas of your mouth where cavities and decay otherwise run rampant. It has a narrow body which is perfectly ideal to squeeze in between the narrow spaces between our teeth, removing plaque and other food debris.
Though most of the credit goes to our toothbrush, it would be impossible to safeguard our oral health without its trusty sidekick. Make sure you’re flossing at least once a day and fighting evildoing bacteria with the full power of the Justice League. Your smile is counting on you!
Flossing … the Ultimate Sidekick