Good oral health starts with you, and Flossminder makes it a simple daily task for parents and kids!
While visiting my brother’s house, I noticed that my nieces, Gabriela (9) and Ari (3), and my little nephew, Rico (6), had a good brushing routine but they couldn’t remember to floss their teeth daily. So, we tried to make fun games in order to see who would remember to floss!
They had all the tools needed to floss, but they were hidden in the drawers and as we all know, “out of sight, out of mind”. This led to my first idea which was to hang a small bag with some floss picks on the bathroom mirror in order to make them in sight and in reach. It was a successful idea!!! By using this simple tactic, they drastically improved their consistency with flossing.
I figured that was the way to go but I needed something more fun, yet effective for kids than just a simple recycled bag. So, I’ve combined my passion for oral care with my passion for ocean life and Joss the Shark was born!
Flossminder solves several problems at once: it creates an easy-to-track calendar so you and your kids can clearly see if your daily hygiene goals have been met, while also supplying you with healthy, easy to handle, biodegradable floss picks designed just for kids. Plus, we’ve made sure that the whole package is eco-friendly: plastic-free packaging keeps trash out of landfills and also keeps our oceans clean.
As a mom, and a dental professional, I understand how hectic life can be and realize that parents must remember so many things daily that flossing can easily be overlooked. I‘ve tested what would eventually become Flossminder and noticed several important details: if the calendar reminder were easy and fun to use, flossing daily became something to look forward to, rather than a chore. This reminder made setting and achieving good oral hygiene goals something every family could do, and with the addition of easy to order (you will never run out) floss picks, minimizes the chance of cavities, gum disease and bad breath.
Establishing good oral hygiene habits while your kids are young does not just set the stage for healthy teeth as they age; it reinforces healthy behaviors that will last their whole life. That‘s why I hope you‘ll join me in seeing how Joss the Shark, can become a fun daily routine with the power to transform your kids’ health, and develop healthy family habits.
Hello!
I’m Karina Carvalho
I’m a registered Dental Hygienist. I’m passionate about my job and I love motivating people on creating lifelong healthy habits. I have been working in dentistry for almost 20 years, so I know how oral health impacts overall health. I have imagined and designed Flossminder to help kids to create healthy oral hygiene.
Besides, I’m the captain of a cycling team where we participate in many charity events. We ride hundreds of miles to bring awareness to various causes and to raise money for researches.
I love nature, hiking, diving, visiting new places, and learning about different cultures.
