![]() 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. Inactive ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Sorbitol, Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Carboxymethyl, Cellulose, Flavor, Sodium Silicate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Saccharin.Photo-Illustration: The Strategist Photo: RetailerĮditor’s note: This post was originally published in November 2019.3-month supply when you use a dentist-recommended pea-sized amount as illustrated on our portion guide (optional on a refill plan).Mint anticavity fluoride formula includes the active ingredient sodium monofluorophosphate 0.76% (0.1% w/v fluoride) with tooth-strengthening, anti-cavity properties.Long-lasting electric motor vibrates at an industry standard sensitive 15,000 RPM, pulses every 30 seconds for an even clean, and automatically stops after 2 minutes. ![]() A fresh battery is included free on a refill plan, or your own rechargeable battery works too. Removable AAA battery lasts 3 months just like your brush head.Suction strip sticks and resticks to any clean, shiny, dry and flat surface if kept clean. Multi-use cover mounts to mirrors, stands on counters, and covers bristles for travel.Lightweight, matte aluminum handle built with CNC precision, bead blasted by robots, and anodized for a lifetime of cleaning.Dentist-recommended for a gentle clean that won’t damage your teeth or sensitive gums. Small, flexible brush head includes 1,200 soft, round-tipped nylon bristles. ![]()
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