GumChucks- Part Flosser, Part Toy!
May I introduce to you GumChucks!? This fun little nunchuck-esque floss tool is perfect for any mouth regardless of age or size. Ideal for people who have limited dexterity such as children or arthritis sufferers, people that have a hard time getting into the back of their mouth due to hand size or gagging issues or even people that don’t feel like drooling all over themselves as they try like mad to wrap that dreaded string around their fingers only to cut off the circulation.
Who Really Likes to Floss Anyway?
Let’s face it, most people don’t really ENJOY flossing, they merely do it because they have been told that they should or that it is good for them. And, of those that do floss, it’s often a quick pass through the teeth with more of an in and out fashion vs. what we in the dental field would consider actual “flossing” (check out the video below for a tutorial on what “flossing” looks like).
Finally, there is a way to actually enjoy getting in between your or your children’s’ teeth and end the years of shame that you typically get at the dental office for not flossing enough. The original design was intended for children, but the company soon learned that adults alike were over the moon about the ease of use, and how flossing actually became fun and effective!
So Much More than Just a Fun Design
GumChucks handles attach to one another via a disposable piece of floss, and when you are finished flossing, you get to push the button at the bottom of each handle, which pops out the floss (again, see the video for a demonstration). The makers of GumChucks have spent countless hours testing not only floss type but floss length, and I have to say that I am one impressed hygienist and oral health coach….and if you know anything about me, you know that I am not actually the biggest fan of flossing…..well, until these gems came along!
The starter kit includes 2 handles, 10 tips, a travel case and a trading card. The retail price is $9.95. The refill kit contains 6 sets of 10 tips (60 tips total) and retails for $12.95. To date there are 7 styles of “designer” handles that you can get which match each family member's personality. The designer handles retail for $9.95. The designer handles need to be ordered by phone at 855-448-6784.
Who Is Best Suited For GumChucks?
Bottom line, these are a great addition to any oral health routine, and getting kids flossing early on will encourage a lifetime of habits that will not only benefit their oral health but their overall health as well. Step aside Bruce Lee, GumChucks are here to save teeth and gums, not knock em out like traditional nunchucks!!
