I had a patient the other day who said they thought flossing was just for dentists to use as a prop in their TikTok videos. I couldn’t help but laugh and try to explain that it’s really for keeping those pearly whites healthy! It’s moments like that that remind me why we need humor in our patient education routines.
I totally get that! I once had a patient say they used floss as a fancy toothpick. I told them it’s really about reaching those areas a toothbrush can’t.
, that misconception drives me nuts! I once had a patient ask if they could just use mouthwash instead of flossing. I told them, ‘Sure, if you’re okay with plaque throwing a party in between your teeth!’ It’s all about getting into those tight spots, you know? @cwells34, what do you tell your patients when they try to skip flossing?