using cocofloss for a week
In dental school we're told that flossing is so important, but that most of the population doesn't floss on the reg (and I can't blame them bc that would be a tad hypocritical of me). If I'm being honest, I used to have soooo many half-used floss containers that have been shoved to the back of the drawer because they're just taking up counter space.
That was until I tried out this new blue floss. Seriously y'all, CocoFloss has revolutionized how flossing is done, and they have forever converted me into a fan.
Before I start sounding like an infographic, let me explain why this floss changed my oral hygiene routine.
6 sensational specifics about cocofloss
1. The packaging is sleek and really impressive.
My package came with the cutest story book, filled with colorful pages of dancing teeth and toothbrushes. Since I got mine in the summertime, it was all tropical party themed. You can tell that the awesome people at CocoFloss really took the time to fill my package with colorful pamphlets about harmful mouth bacteria, a newsletter detailing upcoming plans and recent accomplishments, and of course, TONS of beautiful smelling and looking blue floss!
Tell me, do you get that experience when you get your regular floss from the store?
Didn't think so.
2. It's beautiful enough to leave out on the counter, so I'm more inclined to use it.
Cocofloss began as a vision when co-founder Dr. Chrystle Cu, dentist by day, became aware that many of her patients weren't flossing. They would say that they always forgot to floss. And believe me, I'm right there with them. The conventional tiny white container ends up in the back of a drawer during the week, and it hardly ever makes it on the vacation with you.
But I promise you, CocoFloss looks cool. So, I leave it on my counter. And when I can see it every single day, I'm less likely to come up with an excuse to not floss. Happy countertop and happy teeth — it's a win-win situation.
3. It really gets all the nasties out from between your teeth.
The good people at CocoFloss claim that their floss cleans better than the regular big time brands, but I thought that was probably a fib that they told everyone to up their sale numbers. So, I tried it.
I used the regular floss from the store to floss between all 28 of my teeth. And then I used the new CocoFloss. Holy cow did it work. It actually cleaned the stuff that remained between my teeth. And here I was thinking for years that I was doing something really awesome by flossing.
This is why it works so much better: that tiny blue floss, made up of 50+ individual threads, is thicker and softer than the store-bought floss. It's thick enough to really clean out the gross-nasties between your teeth, but it's soft enough so that it doesn't hurt like waxed floss might. I would highly suggest this to my patients. That's how much I believe in it's cleaning abilities.
4. Scents and Flavors.
The scents aren't overbearing, so no need to worry about that. I liked this very light-smelling flavor component because, as much as I like eating strawberries and oranges, at the end of the day I just want my teeth to be clean. They have so many flavors that you can definitely find something that you'll love — whether it's for you or for a friend.
5. They have a subscription service, so you're always staying clean.
Seriously, how awesome is that? They will literally make sure that you never have to go without flossing. Name another oral hygiene company that looks out for you like that.
Go, on. I'll wait.
5. Their products are sugar-free, toxin-free and cruelty-free.
Trust me, your conventional companies aren't doing all of that for you. An actual dentist designed this product for users. She knows the ins, outs, and especially the in-betweens of teeth. I'd trust her with my oral health. Just sayin'.
My package came with the cutest story book, filled with colorful pages of dancing teeth and toothbrushes. Since I got mine in the summertime, it was all tropical party themed. You can tell that the awesome people at CocoFloss really took the time to fill my package with colorful pamphlets about harmful mouth bacteria, a newsletter detailing upcoming plans and recent accomplishments, and of course, TONS of beautiful smelling and looking blue floss!
Tell me, do you get that experience when you get your regular floss from the store?
Didn't think so.
2. It's beautiful enough to leave out on the counter, so I'm more inclined to use it.
Cocofloss began as a vision when co-founder Dr. Chrystle Cu, dentist by day, became aware that many of her patients weren't flossing. They would say that they always forgot to floss. And believe me, I'm right there with them. The conventional tiny white container ends up in the back of a drawer during the week, and it hardly ever makes it on the vacation with you.
But I promise you, CocoFloss looks cool. So, I leave it on my counter. And when I can see it every single day, I'm less likely to come up with an excuse to not floss. Happy countertop and happy teeth — it's a win-win situation.
3. It really gets all the nasties out from between your teeth.
The good people at CocoFloss claim that their floss cleans better than the regular big time brands, but I thought that was probably a fib that they told everyone to up their sale numbers. So, I tried it.
I used the regular floss from the store to floss between all 28 of my teeth. And then I used the new CocoFloss. Holy cow did it work. It actually cleaned the stuff that remained between my teeth. And here I was thinking for years that I was doing something really awesome by flossing.
This is why it works so much better: that tiny blue floss, made up of 50+ individual threads, is thicker and softer than the store-bought floss. It's thick enough to really clean out the gross-nasties between your teeth, but it's soft enough so that it doesn't hurt like waxed floss might. I would highly suggest this to my patients. That's how much I believe in it's cleaning abilities.
4. Scents and Flavors.
The scents aren't overbearing, so no need to worry about that. I liked this very light-smelling flavor component because, as much as I like eating strawberries and oranges, at the end of the day I just want my teeth to be clean. They have so many flavors that you can definitely find something that you'll love — whether it's for you or for a friend.
5. They have a subscription service, so you're always staying clean.
Seriously, how awesome is that? They will literally make sure that you never have to go without flossing. Name another oral hygiene company that looks out for you like that.
Go, on. I'll wait.
5. Their products are sugar-free, toxin-free and cruelty-free.
Trust me, your conventional companies aren't doing all of that for you. An actual dentist designed this product for users. She knows the ins, outs, and especially the in-betweens of teeth. I'd trust her with my oral health. Just sayin'.
final thoughts
I completely love this product. My friends love this product. It's a wonderful concept that was well-planned and actually works. I promise that I only give you guys the honest-to-goodness truth in the things that I review, and this is an excellent product.
I would 110% recommend this to patients, because I use it myself.
I would 110% recommend this to patients, because I use it myself.
where to find cocofloss
Of course, you can order from their website by clicking here. If you're looking to shop for it in stores, here's a list of places that carry it:
Curious for more product reviews? I did one about the study resource I used for the NBDE I. Check it out here!