February 28, 2012
I’m a little compulsive about flossing - I floss after almost every meal - driven less by dental hygiene awareness per se, and more from neuroses about having things in my teeth/the idea of things rotting between my teeth/fear of the dentist etc. I’m sure there’s an interesting conversation to be had about the modern obsession with dental hygiene and white teeth being the signifiers of health and attractiveness and the evolution of that whole industry, and having the perfect straight teeth and fresh breath. I don’t wanna police anyone’s oral hygiene - let that fur grow if you want to - but your tongue won’t be near mine.

I’m a little compulsive about flossing - I floss after almost every meal - driven less by dental hygiene awareness per se, and more from neuroses about having things in my teeth/the idea of things rotting between my teeth/fear of the dentist etc.

I’m sure there’s an interesting conversation to be had about the modern obsession with dental hygiene and white teeth being the signifiers of health and attractiveness and the evolution of that whole industry, and having the perfect straight teeth and fresh breath. I don’t wanna police anyone’s oral hygiene - let that fur grow if you want to - but your tongue won’t be near mine.

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