Greetings, toothy friends of the Triassic! Whether you’re a mighty carnivore chomping through steaks or a gentle herbivore nibbling ferns, one thing is for sure: you’ve got stuff stuck between your teeth — and brushing alone won’t cut it.
It’s time to talk about the unsung hero of dental hygiene: flossing. Yep, even if you had 60 banana-sized teeth like a T. rex, you’d still need to floss. Let’s sink our claws into why.
Every time you eat, tiny bits of food hide out between your teeth like little fossilized snacks. Over time, they attract bacteria, which leads to plaque, tartar, and bad breath — or as we call it, swamp breathasaurus.
Even the best toothbrush can’t squeeze into those tight dino-sized gaps. Flossing gets into the places your brush can’t, kind of like a tiny archaeologist excavating ancient leftovers.
Skipping flossing can lead to gum disease, tooth loss, and inflammation. But flossing just once a day keeps your teeth rooted stronger than a stegosaurus’ tail club.
• Use string floss, floss picks, or even a water flosser — whatever works for your claws!
• Be gentle — don’t saw through your gums like a raptor in a rush.
• Make it a routine — floss before bed, after snacks, or whenever you feel something lurking.
• Teach your hatchlings! Dino habits start young.
Brushing is great, but flossing is the real fossil-fighter. It’s your secret weapon for keeping that Jurassic jaw clean and gleaming. Don’t let your smile go extinct — grab that string and floss like a true flossilosaurus!
Stay fierce, stay fresh — and keep those gaps gunk-free!
