Totally get where you’re coming from. I used to think I was being a bit much carrying flossers and wax everywhere, but honestly, it’s saved me so much hassle—especially when I had braces. The gum wrapper trick never worked for me either... just ended up with more stuff stuck in my teeth. If having a kit calms your mind, I say go for it. Why stress if you don’t have to?
- I’m all about the tech, but even my phone can’t get spinach out of my teeth.
- Used to just wing it, but after one too many “popcorn kernel emergencies,” I keep flossers in my bag now.
- Gum wrappers? Nope, just made things worse... and messier.
- Not gonna lie, a mini dental kit feels nerdy, but it’s saved me from awkward moments on Zoom calls.
I get the appeal of carrying flossers or even a mini dental kit, but I sometimes wonder if we’re overcomplicating it. I mean, unless I’m heading to a big meeting or some fancy dinner, I just use water and my tongue—awkward, maybe, but it works most of the time. Those little kits can feel a bit much for casual outings. Does anyone else ever feel like they’re prepping for the dentist’s office just to go out for coffee?
Honestly, I’m with you—sometimes it feels like people are packing for a dental apocalypse just to grab a latte. I used to carry those little floss picks everywhere, but half the time they’d end up poking through my pocket or getting lost in the bottom of my bag. Now, unless I’ve got spinach salad on the menu or a job interview, I just do the “awkward tongue sweep” and hope for the best. My wallet definitely appreciates not buying all those extras... though I’ll admit, I’ve been caught with a poppy seed smile once or twice.
Now, unless I’ve got spinach salad on the menu or a job interview, I just do the “awkward tongue sweep” and hope for the best.
That tongue sweep move is honestly underrated. I used to be the person with a mini dental kit in every bag—floss, mirror, even those little disposable toothbrushes. It got a bit out of hand, especially when I realized I was just stressing myself out. These days, I keep a single floss pick in my wallet, but if I forget it, I don’t panic. A quick check in my phone camera usually does the trick. I’ve definitely had my fair share of “poppy seed smile” moments too... it’s humbling.
