We always talk about the importance of floss and the action of flossing your teeth. When our patients visit us we get a variety of versions about why they haven't flossed. A very common one is the fact that there is no dental floss in the household or it's not handy. We've collected a list of how dental floss can be very useful for SURVIVAL so it would be a good idea to have it handy: 1. Make a Lean-To – Use floss to make a lean-to with a tarp or blanket. Just thread the floss through the holes of the tarp or the corners of the emergency blanket. 2. As Lashings – If you need a larger shelter, use your dental floss to lash branches together so you can build one. If you already have a shelter, use floss to make it a little sturdier. 3. Make an Alarm – Tie a few tin or aluminum cans and lids to a length of the floss and string it across the perimeter of your camp or outside your home. Because the floss is difficult to see, intruders will sound your hobo alarm. 4. Make a Tripw