That toothpaste drama is real—my little cousin once declared “mint is spicy” and straight-up refused to brush for a week. I totally get what you’re saying about keeping it basic. Those glittery, bubblegum-flavored pastes always seemed fun, but they usually ended up half-used in our cabinet.
I used to hunt for the perfect “motivating” toothpaste or floss, but honestly, it was the boring stuff and a strict routine that finally got my teeth to stop wiggling after my braces came off. My ortho kept repeating that it’s not about fancy products, just about actually doing it (easier said than done).
Flossing... yeah, still a struggle here too. I tried those little floss picks—they’re a bit less annoying than regular floss, but I wouldn’t call it fun. At this point, I’m just glad if I remember to do it most nights. If there’s a magic fix for flossing battles, nobody’s told me either.
I totally relate to the flossing struggle—those little picks are the only reason I haven’t given up completely. I’ve always wondered if the “fancy” stuff is just marketing, because honestly, my teeth have never looked better than when I just stuck to a boring routine. That said, has anyone actually noticed a difference with those water flossers? Part of me thinks they’re overhyped, but my hygienist swears by them...
