Love the gum

Dental floss is fabulous. And everyone should floss more. These are universal truths. The last time I went to the dentist I was asked did I floss, and I said with a sheepish smile ‘Not as much as I should, like most people I’d imagine’. With a totally straight face the hygenist said ‘Not like most people, no’. Ouch. Roundly judged. Deservedly judged, but ouch nonetheless. But I can honestly say that I didn’t know that by not flossing I was leaving myself open to a future of heart disease. That moves flossing right back up to the top of my new years resolution list, above being on time for things and remembering to send birthday cards in advance so that they arrive on time. Now, where did I leave that Oral B Satinfloss?

(PHOTO: PEETUR)