Be honest, the goody bag you're handed as you leave the dentist is most likely *still* sitting in the trunk of your car according to AOL Lifestyles.
Packed with a travel toothbrush, a kid-sized tube of toothpaste and a roll of floss, these plastic goody bags never really stood a chance, quickly tossed in the back of your bathroom drawer. Don't worry, because we leave all leave the dentist ready to start anew with our blinding pearly whites -- a mindset that is seemingly forgotten the second we step out of the doctor's office.
Dentist's handout package - clipartpanda.com
Line dry clothing
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Have some special pieces of clothing that can't go in the dry machine? If you're traveling and need to make a lightning-fast clothing line, dental floss works great!
Support for climbing plants
Climbing ivy - clipartpanda.com
If you have climbing plants or vines in your backyard -- like honey suckles or bougainvillea -- dental floss is a great source of support to keep the plants upright.
Cut cake
Cake slice - clipart panda
Want the perfect cut without the cake from falling apart? Dental floss will help you get a clean, picture perfect slice
Start a fire
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Camp fire - freeclipart.pw
Apparently, dental floss can do wonders when you're in the wilderness. If the floss is coated in wax, it makes for extra great kindling.
Hang pictures
Picture frame - clipartpanda.com
Instead of braided wire, which can ruin the paint on walls, dental floss is frequently sturdy enough to help hang pictures.
Tie down trunks
Full trunk - clipartpanda.com
If you're schlepping something that doesn't quite fit in the back of your trunk, dental floss is a miracle worker. Just loop the floss around the trunk a handful of times and be on your way!
Reattach buttons
Threaded needle - clipartpanda.com
Floss is thin enough that it can be used to save your favorite sweater. Just like thread, pack a needle through the floss and get sewing.
Love your teeth!
Heart health - clipartpanda.com
Dental floss in a heart shape. Flossing in combination with brushing can prevent gum disease, and has also been linked with a reduced incidence of heart disease.
For your shoes
Laced sneakers - clipartpanda.com
It's not the ultimate solution, but it's a great hack for those panicking moments. If you lose a shoelace, dental floss can be a quick and convenient (if not temporary) replacement.
Fishing lines
Fishing - clipartpanda.com
Avid fishers understand the pains of breaking lines. If you're in need, dental floss can help save the day.
Fix your glasses
Eyeglasses - clipartpanda.com
If a screw is loose or lost, thread dental floss through it. It can also be used to fix loose nose pieces, loose rings and more!