French people don’t love floss. I knew this before the need to purchase some arose, but the search brought me to a whole different level of understanding. After visiting three different grocery stores, in search of floss I finally asked someone where I could find some. I was surprised to learn that floss hangs out with all the medicine and herbs in the pharmacy. The medicinal status of floss wasn’t nearly as shocking as the price though. I paid 4 euro and 90 centime for floss! That is $ 6.70!
A friend explained that French dentists don’t usually recommend floss because they think it is hard on the gums. The status of floss is one of a few cultural differences I found in the accepted norms of health care. It’s been interesting to explore how health is also a product of culture, not just science. I don’t feel qualified to comment on the health benefits of floss but I’m willing to pay nearly $7 for floss because chunks become easily stuck in my teeth.
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