ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Dental floss

Dental floss is a long, thin string that you use to clean your teeth. It's like a tiny rope that you pull in between your teeth and move it back and forth to remove yucky stuff that your toothbrush might miss. This yucky stuff can be food, bacteria, or plaque, which are things that can make your teeth sick.

Using dental floss is really important because it helps keep your teeth healthy and shiny. It's like a superhero for your teeth! When you use dental floss, you're getting rid of the bad guys that want to harm your pearly whites.

It's super easy to use dental floss. All you have to do is grab a piece of floss that's long enough for your mouth, or ask a grown-up to help you. Then, you wrap it around your fingers, and gently slide it in between your teeth. Make sure to move the floss back and forth a few times, and then move to the next gap in your teeth. Keep going until you've flossed all your teeth!

Remember, dental floss is your friend, and you should use it every day, just like you brush your teeth. With dental floss, your teeth will be so happy, they'll shine like diamonds!