I was a bit skeptical that it could encourage me any more than my trusty Oral-B did from its position in the medicine cabinet, but I’ll do anything if it means never squeezing that stuffed alligator again. When Quip offered to send some of their new floss, I accepted. Similar to the brand’s toothbrush and its toothbrush-head refill service, Quip’s floss is sent to you every three months - a $5 tube that you load, like a cartridge, into the metal or plastic container. The thought being, apparently, that a visual reminder can also serve as incentive. They do that by packaging the floss in a carrying case that looks nice enough to leave out on your sink. They call it “The first floss you’ll want to use.” Packaged in a $20 refillable metal (or plastic, for $10 less) container, Quip’s floss is meant to encourage a daily flossing habit - which, it’s worth noting, some experts say may not even be necessary. (I tested their toothbrush, along with five others from start-ups, this summer.) Now they’re trying the same thing with floss. Quip is the direct-to-consumer company that introduced the idea of subscription electric-toothbrush heads in 2015. But Quip thinks they can make it even easier. It’s easy and basic, as flossing should be. My not-exactly-religious-but-good-enough flossing routine has involved Oral-B Glide, a straightforward floss that’s almost always in stock at CVS. And I have been, mostly - at least enough to avoid additional cavities. As I stared through orange-tinted protective glasses up at the fake clouds and sky on the ceiling, listening to the drill, I vowed that I would be better at flossing from then on. Years ago, in a dentist’s chair on the 69th floor of the Chrysler Building - which has since moved to a lower floor somewhere in the West 30s, thanks to a rent spike - this Strategist writer found herself gripping a plush “comfort” alligator, while her dentist filled a number of cavities. We’re republishing it because it’s now enabled with our on-site shopping tool, so you can buy this kit without leaving the page. While we work hard to provide accurate and up-to-date information that we think you will find relevant, Forbes Health does not and cannot guarantee that any information provided is complete and makes no representations or warranties in connection thereto, nor to the accuracy or applicability thereof.Photo-Illustration: The Strategist Photo: RetailerĮditor’s note: This post was originally published in November 2019. The compensation we receive from advertisers does not influence the recommendations or advice our editorial team provides in our articles or otherwise impact any of the editorial content on Forbes Health. Second, we also include links to advertisers’ offers in some of our articles these “affiliate links” may generate income for our site when you click on them. This site does not include all companies or products available within the market. The compensation we receive for those placements affects how and where advertisers’ offers appear on the site. First, we provide paid placements to advertisers to present their offers. This compensation comes from two main sources. To help support our reporting work, and to continue our ability to provide this content for free to our readers, we receive compensation from the companies that advertise on the Forbes Health site. The Forbes Health editorial team is independent and objective.
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