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I'm re-opening the flossFish trials for the arch wired members for a few more weeks. The flossFish The flossFish uses regular dental floss and goes under the wire and between the brackets so that users can floss with braces on without the fuss of using threaders. You can see how it works at http://www.flossfish.com/instructions.html. I'll try to chime in on this message to keep it in the first few pages so that it won't get lost in the threads. People don't seem to look past the first few pages. It is still FREE to try I just ask for your input. Go to http://flossfish.com/notificationForm.html?note=newSu and fill out the request form. (you don't need to give me your real phone number, I'll never call, I do need a correct email) In a few months it will no longer be FREE, but I'll talk to Lynn about putting it her dental kit (Lynn, I've got new colors coming ). Thank you so very much to those that tried it out and gave your feedback.
Our studies have shown that some people have trouble fitting the flossFish into tight spaces during the beginning of their treatment, but towards end of their treatment it cut their floss time in half! Get them while they're free if not for now, for later.
i submitted a littel sheet, does this mean we will get it in the mail or summin? I got one of those floss popper things from Lyn, but i didnt like it, so i really hope that i like this new fishy thing!!!
I will definitely sign up for a try. It currently takes me 20 to 30 minutes to go through the entire routine of brushing, flossing, and rinsing. I wonder if I am doing too much. I start with Plax, then brush thoroughly, gums and all, then floss, and finally Listerine. My Ortho talked to me about a water pick, but eventually, I've got to get some sleep .
MR 11-28-05
Next Cleaning 10-19-06
Extractions 1-12-06
Next Adjustment 8-19-06
I would also love to try it, and have signed up. What a good idea. I will be sure to comment on it after I've had a chance to use it. Thank you in advance!
I was finally able to give some of your FlossFishes to my daughter's friends yesterday. I had wanted my daughter to give them to her friends but she's in the "oh mom that's so embarrassing" stage and refused! Hmmp. Yesterday we had a party and I handed them out with instructions after the party, much to her chagrin. Hopefully the kids will follow through and do your survey, but you know how kids are
Good luck with your second trial!
To anyone not familiar with this product, it is a little gadget that could make it easier for you to floss with braces. You can use whatever floss you want. If you haven't tried it yet, then contact this company and get a free one to try. It's totally legit.
I'm the owner/admin of this site. Had ceramic uppers, metal lowers ~3 years in my early 40's. Now in Hawley retainers at night!
Thank you bbsadmin for stating that this is legit. I don't like to just give out my information to anyone. I did request a floss fish to see if it will shorten my floss time. I've only had my top braces since July and my bottom since the beginning of November so I'm still in for the long haul.
I hope to receive it soon to try it out and I will answer the survey after I've tried. Thanks again for thinking of us and trying to make braces life easier.
i would love to try this, but everytime i click on the links it does not show up, maybe the website is down or its my work computer i will sign up when i get home if i can!!
Cant wait!
Thank You Lynn for giving them to your daughter and her friends. Hopefully it will save them a little time flossing and it won't be so embarrassing. It's wishful thinking but maybe you'll become the cool mom with goods that no one else has. Kids with braces will flock from miles around to kiss up to your daughter and bow to you all because you have the flossFish. They will declare you she highness Lynn, Queen of the .... Ok, well maybe they'll just save a little time flossing.
If anyone has any trouble with the website you can email me (info@flossfish.com) your address and I'll put you in the system to receive one, please try the website first. You should get yours in the mail a few days (U.S. folks) after you receive your email notification that it's been sent. If you are not in the U.S. it will take a little longer.
just wanted to say i got my floss fish the other day! great product! love it!! i am going to tell my ortho about it when i go. im gonna go fill out the survey but i did want to say the thing i would change the most is to make the floss fish colored. i have layed it down on the counter and "lost it" many times. making it colored would really help!!
You should of recieved an email saying, something like the flossFish is on its way. if you didn't, email me, and I'll check on it for you. info@flossfish.com
Sorry for the clear ones. We won't be making anymore clear. We have to give them out as samples, because we're running out fast!
We are also making a new one that I'll make available for archwired folks in a few weeks that is designed for children, thighter spaces and gum inflamation. ("I shall call it mini me")
If your flossFish dosen't fit now between all your spaces hopefully you will be able to use "mini me" to get to the tight areas and the regular to finish. Then as your teeth straighten, you will just need the regular.
It is still FREE to try I just ask for your input. Go to http://flossfish.com/notificationForm.html?note=newSu and fill out the request form. (you don't need to give me your real phone number, I'll never call, I do need a correct email) In a few months it will no longer be FREE, but I'll talk to Lynn about putting it her dental kit (Lynn, I've got new colors coming 
). Thank you so very much to those that tried it out and gave your feedback. 
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