Flossing...

Dear son,

Flossing has never made any sense to me. You take a length of string, pull it tight between your fingers, and try to slide it up and down between your teeth. Ouch, I say. Dentists swear it's supposed to be good for your teeth and gums; it "reaches and cleans where a toothbrush can't," if you can believe it. I'm not saying you shouldn't do it. I'm just saying that for me, someone who has all thirty-two teeth and sensitive gums, I wish there were something easier. Your mom and I have already agreed that if you need braces on your teeth when you're old enough, you shall have them, by the way. Straight teeth don't just look good, they help with jaw and neck action, too. Trust me.

Love,
Dad