Best dental floss according to redditors
We found 241 Reddit comments discussing the best dental floss. We ranked the 97 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 241 Reddit comments discussing the best dental floss. We ranked the 97 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Twice a day, every day.
Get disposable floss pickers from Amazon. Total game changer.
Edit: added link
Might want to go to a dentist and ask about mouthwash. Mine discouraged me from using it.
Brush and floss twice per day, once in the morning before you go outside and once before you go to bed.
Make sure to use soft toothbrushes. The softest you can find. Don't push too hard or you can damage your gums.
If you have trouble reaching into the back of your mouth to floss your molars, get one of these.
EDIT: One more thing, if you find that your teeth are really sensitive, especially when you eat cold food, try switching to sensodyne toothpaste or whatever the equivalent brand is where you live. I've been using it for 8 years now.
First off, you are missing the next two pages in the book.
Second, at least one of the authors is a Redditor
Third, as a dental student, I am loving the Pro-Floss replies going on in this 'thread' (and the dental puns, totally going to use those regularly)
Lastly, as Diskroll said, cavities very often form in between teeth. Brushing your teeth cleans the tops (occlusal), the cheek/lip side (buccal/facial) and the tongue side (lingual), but only floss can clean between teeth (interproximal). Flossing can add years to your life, can help prevent other more systemic problems, and obviously greatly reduce the amount of excessive and expensive dental work you'll need in life. Plus you have a better chance of keeping all your own teeth.
It's a tough habit to start, but once you get started, you'll notice the difference. The trick I've been telling my patients, and what got me to be a better flosser, is to leave a pack by your desk, and use it while you're watching a video, or doing something else where you are just sitting around.
ninja_chinchilla said
hisher floss was ripping onhisher back teeth(due to tight contacts, which is not necessarily a bad thing) - Get waxed floss, ~~that will definitely help. Also, for anyone with braces, or a permanent retainer (lingual bar) I highly recommend Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Threader (you can save the S&H if you pick them up at CVS/Wallgreens/ any other drugstore/supermarket/ place that sells dental stuff)TL;DR: Floss your teeth.
I went last year for the first time since about 2002. To put it lightly, I was scared.
It turns out that my fear of dentists for the previous 16 years was a solid and effective motivator for me to take very good care of my teeth. No cavities. I waited until AFTER the cleaning to tell them how long it had been, and they said it looked like I had been getting cleanings every 6 months. Now, whenever I go in every 6 months, they tell me I consistently have the cleanest teeth of any of their clients (maybe they are lying to make me feel good).
My regimen for the last 17 years:
Also, I see a LOT of people brushing only the tops of their teeth. You need to brush the tops, AND the front and back. Spend extra time in the back by your wisdom teeth, as this is the place most people have problems.
I know some people will say not to use a tongue scraper every day. I suppose if your using it like you're trying to scrape paint, that might not be a good idea. Orabrush makes a soft one with little bristles on it. It's a lot less harsh than the rigid plastic ones, I wouldn't use one of those every day. Here's the one I use:
https://www.amazon.com/Orabrush-Tongue-Cleaner-Breath-Scrapers/dp/B0045IZ9Z4/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=tongue+cleaner&qid=1574096940&s=hpc&sr=1-8
And for flossing:
https://www.amazon.com/Listerine-UltraClean-Access-Flosser-Refill/dp/B00QSNP80U/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=flosser&qid=1574096991&s=hpc&sr=1-8
Mouthwash:
https://www.amazon.com/Listerine-Antiseptic-Mouthwash-Cool-Mint/dp/B01FXMLU6C/ref=pd_sbs_121_1/142-7631324-3304853?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01FXMLU6C&pd_rd_r=2c73adbb-da2f-4077-bf0c-5d8a49d90044&pd_rd_w=Hyy7D&pd_rd_wg=s2Xrc&pf_rd_p=52b7592c-2dc9-4ac6-84d4-4bda6360045e&pf_rd_r=RFBS5QWRRTDGC9KCX32M&psc=1&refRID=RFBS5QWRRTDGC9KCX32M
Yeah, I know, it has alcohol, and it doesn't have fluoride. I found that non-alcohol mouthwashes don't seem to work very well. And, I don't need fluoride from my mouthwash since I brush immediately after the mouthwash. Also, this particular listerine has some extra chemicals in them to help loosen food and stuff, which their fluoride version does NOT have.
Edit: On the Novamin toothpaste... It was available in the US back in like 2007 or so. It got pulled from the market because of patent or licensing issues or something. Countries with bad teeth stereotypes can now buy this stuff over the counter and have overall better dental health than americans now. If you search around, you can find companies that will sell it to you and ship it to the US. The 3M Clin-pro stuff is the only "legal" choice here, but it requires a prescription, and the dentist will probably charge you $40 a tube for it. There is also this stuff:
https://www.amazon.com/Apagard-Premio-toothpaste-nanohydroxyapatite-remineralizing/dp/B0016GCZSC/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2NRDCT9IY50MV&keywords=primo+toothpaste&qid=1574097773&s=hpc&sprefix=primo+tooth%2Chpc%2C166&sr=1-7
There are some NIH articles on tests of this stuff, and it appears to be as good or even better than Novamin. I have some. I asked my dentist about it, and he recommends it to people who think that fluoride is a mind control agent and won't use fluoride toothpaste. He has only started recommending it, so he didn't have feedback on how well it worked. Sometimes I switch it up and use this for a week or so.
Aww shit, my time to shine! I've been super interested in this topic too. Unfortunately I haven't found a great plethora of stuff, but I'll share what I know.
First of all, the biggest thing that I've learned is that people are exceedingly dispassionate about their oral care. There are some neat toothpastes/rinses out there, but finding a floss that isn't mint, or a toothbrush that doesn't have what I like to call the 'sport shoe aesthetic', is pretty hard.
My biggest tip is to look for stuff that is marketed to kids. Once I started doing that, I found all kinds of quirky stuff I wanted to try. A search on Amazon or eBay for kids toothpaste or mouthwash gave me some great western options. For asian products, a search on KoreaDepart for 'tooth' or 'mouth' yielded the best results for me.
Here's some products I've found, not all of them will be AB though.
Toothpaste:
Mouthwash:
Other:
The above is what I've had the best time finding, other stuff is a little harder to come by.
Flavored floss is a pretty hard find, I have a cranberry flavored one from Radius but I can't recommend it because it doesn't taste like much, and it will shred in your mouth if you have tight teeth. There are water flossers, or those little stick flossers, but I'm not super keen on those. There's this cupcake floss that I thought about trying.
For whitening products, I found the most selection with Crest Whitestrips. There are other ways to do it, such as whitening gels with trays etc., I just like the options you have with Crest. I'm looking at grabbing the Gentle Routine kit, since I already have sensitive teeth and the sensitivity from whitening strips was always my biggest hurdle. Opalescence has some flavors of whitening gel, but it looks hardcore so I don't know much about it. This site looks like it sells to dentists, so exercise some caution here.
For toothbrushes, I was never able to find a non-electric non-drugstore toothbrush that I liked all that much. I've been looking at electric options, and there are plenty of guides and products out there. Also, I stumbled across this monstrosity that runs for $4200! Haha it had the aesthetic I wanted for a toothbrush, but was a tiny bit out of my price range.
Hope that helps! I've not tried a lot of mouth products, but hopefully this gives you some products to spark your interest and try yourself :)
I have the same problem with my teeth. They're all incredibly tightly spaced. My dentist recommend getting ribbon floss that's waxed. It's thin and slippery and you only to have pull back and forth gently to get the floss in between your teeth. It's much better than regular string floss
I tried out Crest's Glide floss and liked it: https://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Glide-Pro-Health-Clean-Flavor/dp/B001FWXSBU
Don't buy it from Amazon. It's overpriced. This floss was great and never tore on my fillings. I also don't think my gums bled at all when I used it.
Right now I'm using Oral B Satin Floss: https://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Complete-Satin-Floss-Mint/dp/B009H17ODE
It's almost as good but I don't like the texture. I only got it because it was on sale at my grocery store.
You should definitely look into one of these.
This is a great design for this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQTRQ56/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_ma-VDb2MPF1DB
I like [this kind](<http://www.amazon.com/CREST-GLIDE-FLOSS-PICKS-EACH/dp/B001V9FK2M/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1367720215&amp;sr=8-12&amp;keywords=floss+picks&gt; "Amazon product page.") much better. They're the only way I can floss without gagging.
There's floss holders you can get on amazon where you just wrap your floss around it. So you can reuse the stick! And it's really sturdy too.
Ninja edit: My husband has this one; it seems to work really well.
You should show them this alternative:
Flossaid Dental Floss Holder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQTRQ56?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
It's not 100% zero waste but at least it minimizes it and works just as well.
Boys and girls, let me tell you about soft picks. Poke em' betwixt your teeth and then be about your business.
Oral B makes a floss similar to Superfloss but it is the Glide floss. It has the waxed ends and is my favorite for overcrowding. https://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Glide-Pro-Health-Threader-Floss/dp/B000GGJCDY
My teeth are too crowded and tight for the floss piks specifically made for braces and I also found SuperFloss to be too thick. Alternatively, there are plastic threaders you can use with your normal floss. It takes more time but works. https://www.amazon.com/GUM-Eez-Thru-Floss-Threaders-Each/dp/B000GGJCDO/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=plastic+floss+threader&amp;qid=1555263723&amp;s=beauty&amp;sr=1-8
For basic soldering, a $6 Walmart iron works just as well as a $25 one from Amazon. You'll only notice a difference when you start moving up drastically in budget. You'll get finer controls and a more sophisticated workstation.
Whichever iron you end up with, soldering accessories make your life so much easier.
Again, most of this is optional, but really reduces effort / mistakes along the way. You should be able to get most of this stuff bundled together on Amazon.
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Off-topic, but if you're going to bivert, using solder wick and the pick (from this dental kit) makes the installation quite a bit simpler.
Here’s what I use. They have a threaded tip so they are easy to guide through brackets. I’ve found that I can’t fit the platypus flossers between my front six teeth and brackets, and having to thread floss onto a threader 92 times is annoying.
Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Threader Floss 30 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GGJCDY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YdhYDbNFS1W3Y
My wife thought I was crazy bringing a few of these on our last trip to keep in the daypack for the exact reason you mentioned. She's never had to experience what feels like having a small dagger wedged between your teeth.
Try these. They're less wasteful and much cheaper in the long run.
Personally, I like keeping a bag of mini flossers in my car to prevent situations such as that, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/PLACKERS-Dental-Flossers-Micro-Mint/dp/B00ENLEGIE
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The first thing you can do to save time is spend less time doing it! It sounds like you’re doing a great job... probably too great. You can traumatize the gums a bit by flossing too much or with too much force. So, ease up and don’t be concerned about using the same piece off floss for the entire mouth. As long as you disrupt the plaque and debris that adheres to the tooth surface by flossing daily, you’re doing better than 90% of the people that I see. I’m a dentist and cheat with these. I occasionally pour a little mouthrinse in a cup and dip the flosser in it between teeth.
They do make that! I just got one. Here is the link someone else just posted.
Heads up it does come in plastic packaging, and the only place I was able to find it was Amazon.
You can also try moving your jaw to the side you're trying to floss. It moves a structure called the coronoid process out of the way to create more "room" especially on the top teeth. A flosser like this used with regular floss can also help
Super floss is a thicker piece of floss with one stiff end to get under wires/bridges. Floss threaders are plastic loops to help push (or thread!) floss under the wire.
Gotta go for the good stuff.
Yep, I've used these my whole life. Until fairly recently, I didn't even know about the tiny disposable flossers. They're very easy to maneuver around, and I used them growing up as well. It's a bit more floss use because you need enough to wind around a little spool (just once), up one handle, across the gap, and down the other to go around the spool again to hold the floss taut, but they're a hard plastic. Everyone in my family has had one as long as I can remember, and in all of my memory I don't recall anyone having one break or having to replace it in 30 years so far. Frankly I'd be peeved if any of ours were ever to break!
I just rinse it before and after use and discard the used floss. Our dentists give them out for free in their little goody bag of brushes, toothpaste, and floss so anyone who is interested may want to ask their dentist's office if they have any before jumping to buy them.
Great for on the go and at my desk for a quick “brush” but there aren’t many in a pack so I try to use no more than 1 of these per day. I got mine at Target but probably would get a better deal on Amazon.
Samples of these came in my “kit” from my ortho and I ordered a stock on amazon. I use these at nigh and use my waterpik in the morning.
I let my dentist and ortho know I use these (I prefer them to any other mouth guard I’ve tried) and they ok’d them with braces since they aren’t the heat & mold kind. I use them for a little longer than the box recommends (3 days) but toss them when they get gross.
I keep seeing people saying they can’t keep wax on. I love this wax (I got 2 kinds, no flavor and mint) because it’s perforated and easy to size out. Just roll in your fingers before applying otherwise it’s not going to stick. The mint is nice and fresh! I am using this a lot while my cheeks are getting used to poking metal but always remove before eating or brushing!
Do not use these too aggressively, you don’t want to damage your braces! But after a meal these have been a lifesaver for me. I gently (and hopefully discretely) get food unstuck. I got minty ones and keep a pack in jackets, backpack, car... I’m serious when I say lifesaver!
This is a bigger debate than getting wax to stick! My ortho did tell me that sugar free gum is allowed but not too much and don’t keep chewing it if it dissolves. Consult your ortho if you’re not sure. I was surprised to find that almost all gum is sugar free. Not all but most. I was searching all over for “SUGAR FREE” specifically and it was right at the register! I might get the 15 pack on Amazon though.
Honestly I don’t use these that often but once and a while it’s nice to clean every nook and cranny. I have to force myself to floss every day so this isn’t something I use often. They are more gentle than toothpicks but food gets caught in the tiny bristles and it turns into a mess. I picked up a small pack at Target.
Unsolicited advice, Platypus flossers are a lifesaver if you're lazy and hate floss threading like me.
That is a relatively easy fix. Follow this knot tutorial to make sure the knot is big enough. If you have trouble re-threading the string, using dental floss threaders like these helps. Good luck
This would be a great "ShittyAskScience" question if it wasn't for the fact that dental floss already comes in a wide variety of sugary flavors including Bubble Gum and Cupcake.
The Waterpik doesn't replace flossing. It's really helpful to clean food out after you eat, but is supplemental to actual physical flossing. I'm also not sure if it's just me, but the Waterpik doesn't always remove all food either. I always go back through with either floss or an interdental brush afterwards to make sure I get everything out.
I know a lot of people like the floss picks, but I never liked them even when I didn't have braces. I find them harder to use than just regular floss. I use Oral-B Satin Floss: https://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Complete-Satin-Dental-Floss/dp/B009H17ODE. I learned how to floss without using floss threaders or any other special braces-specific tools. I figured out it was more efficient to floss and made it more likely for me to stick with flossing regularly if I tried to make flossing with braces as close to my flossing routine used to be without braces.
I like either the Platypus or Plackers flosser picks. The one arm is small enough to go between the teeth and the wire so you don’t have to “thread” them through.
Like these: https://www.amazon.com/Plackers-Orthopick-Flosser-Braces-Flossers/dp/B01AKJ3W7I/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=plackers+orthopick+flosser+for+braces&amp;qid=1573416482&amp;sprefix=plackers&amp;sr=8-5
Get these - they've helped me tremendously.
Gotta love people who are assholes. I find these to be a good option. They have a plastic spike you can use for heavy duty stuff, on top of being the fastest way to floss I have ever found.
Immediately, immediately, oh so immediately, go buy one of these things and a pack of flossers. It will completely change your flossing life.
http://www.amazon.com/Reach-Access-Flosser/dp/B0017TU2HE
I use one of these and it helps immensely.
http://www.amazon.com/Flossaid-Dental-Floss-Holder-Single-Handle/dp/B000LC22R6/
Yes, common in the U.S., and especially helpful for people like me (with tight contacts and lots of fillings between my teeth.)
https://www.amazon.com/Flossaid-Dental-Floss-Holder-Assorted/dp/B00VQTRQ56
I had severe halitosis for years. It was really, really bad.
After years of trying various products and techniques, and figuring out that many toothpastes and mouthwash products can actually make things worse, this is what worked for me:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017TU2HE/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0017TU2HE&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=pip01-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET7G9E/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001ET7G9E&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=pip01-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZN5ATQ/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B007ZN5ATQ&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=pip01-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RCLWKI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000RCLWKI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=pip01-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET76AI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001ET76AI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=pip01-20
Following that regime twice a day has completely solved my problem.
This one is my fav by far, can't understand why many stores don't stock it (in my area at least):
https://amzn.com/B0017TU2HE
Have you tried http://www.amazon.com/G-U-M-Butler-Eez-Thru-Floss-Threaders/dp/B000GGJCDO#. They were the only thing that worked for me
Waterpiks are excellent for cleaning deeper pockets. However, I understand the frustration of the mess. What I found that works great is getting a travel size water pick like this one and using it in the shower instead of the sink, kinda like that new shower tool. Keeping a mirror hung or suctioned to the shower wall can help with controlling the tip to follow along the gum line. There are also floss holders like this that help with dexterity. Electric toothbrushes are a total game changer too. They really help take most of the work out of brushing and have been consistantly proven to be more effective than a manual toothbrush. Tongue scrapers are AMAZING. They reduce the number of bacteria for plaque formation, reduce mouth odors, and show improvements for dry mouth, coated tongue, fissured tongue, or patients who use tobacco. I have found with my own experience that this type works the best for my patients. But you can find what works best for you personally, there are many different types out there. Hopefully this helped!
I have been looking for a nice dental set for a while around here and can never find anything so I have this set on my add-on wishlist.
I've never been on a plane before but I hope on my very first flight that I don't overhear someone say "I don't know, fly casual."
Thanks for the contest :)
I like this type. Floss holders.
This lets you use regular floss; you just tear off some floss and wrap it around the fork.
I'm using Oral-B glide threader floss: https://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Glide-Pro-Health-Threader-Floss/dp/B000GGJCDY/
This is the best for me so far. Waterpik is good and useful, however it can't replace flossing.
floss swords because string floss is a pain in the ass and a waterpic (in my opinion) doesn't do as good of a job.
Every night! Electric toothbrush also added to the regimen in the morning and night, I just use a regular toothbrush for my tongue.
After years of regular flossing, the gums never inflame or bleed with it, and dentist visits have been a breeze.
I use this flosser to make it easy:
https://www.amazon.com/Listerine-UltraClean-Access-Flosser-Refill/dp/B00QSNP80U
GUM Flossmate Handle #845 - Pack Of 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N25B4IW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_utLVDb5NF5FA7
I use these and they work great!
Get some Plackers, yo. You can sit there flossing while doing anything else. I floss like 3x per day. (Brand is important in my experience--the other brands break super easily.) https://www.amazon.com/PLACKERS-Freshens-Breath-Dental-Flossers/dp/B00ENLEGIE
Bacon wallet and bacon floss.
Yes. http://www.amazon.com/Flossaid-Dental-Floss-Holder-ONE/dp/B000LC22R6
To floss more effectively and with less effort, try this tool: https://www.amazon.com/Reach-9655-Access-Flosser/dp/B0017TU2HE?th=1
Available for like $3 at your local Walmart, Target, etc.
I found cupcake flavor...does that count?
https://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-11927-Cupcake-Dental-Floss/dp/B004I07II0
Same here, but it takes me only about 10 seconds to floss the teeth the retainer covers. If you are having trouble you should get these; they help sooo much
I try to use Plackers after every meal. You only need one to clean between all your teeth.
Thanks for showing such an awesome interest in this thread. Quick question for you, if you don't mind.
I've been using one of these for years now. I gag myself everytime I try to use "traditional" floss. Is this thing just as good? I saw you mentioned getting the side of the teeth and stuff, and I don't know if I'm doing that as well with this.
Thanks a ton if you get a minute to answer!
Good luck, I hope they work for you! They're also really inexpensive :)
Pro tip: floss in the car during your commute. These work great
not like you have anything better to do while youre driving for 40 minutes...
cupcake picks
RT brush
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Those Himalaya's of the mind!
Your gums bleed from not flossing. Floss. Get one of these. You'll never want to miss a flossing again.
If you're like me and can't be bothered to learn to finagle your fingers around in your mouth properly, at least pick up a Reach flosser. These things take all the hard parts out of flossing.
Probably not as effective as real flossing, according to my dentist, but a lot better than nothing
Also, buy these. They are a life changer. You should be able to find them cheaper than this in any grocery store or decent size pharmacy.
i am not a dentist. go to your dentist and tell him you cannot floss. in the meantime, use a waterpik, or use a floss threader to get the floss to the bottom of the tooth.... http://www.amazon.com/G-U-M-Butler-Eez-Thru-Floss-Threaders/dp/B000GGJCDO
GUM Soft Picks
Even better LPT: This works wonders. It's shaped like a toothbrush but allows for easier access to the back teeth for flossing. http://www.amazon.com/Reach-Access-Flosser/dp/B0017TU2HE
http://www.amazon.com/Eez-Thru-Flossers-Mint-count-Pack/dp/B004AI5IWI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1410738175&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=flossers+gum
I had really bad bloody gums all of my life.
Then I discovered Plackers. After 2 weeks, if your gums still bleed... well... you can slap my ass and call me shirley, if you like.
https://www.amazon.com/Plackers-Dental-Flossers-Micro-Mint/dp/B000GGHRYK
I like these, personally but /u/NuclearBitch prefers these.
Good luck!
The best flossers are ones with a tensioner built in. It fixes the issue where the floss gets saggy.
http://www.amazon.com/CREST-GLIDE-FLOSS-PICKS-EACH/dp/B001V9FK2M/ are what I use. Way more expensive than what you posted, but cheaper than not flossing at all and needing a root canal.
Think that this is a way better alternative to disposable flossers.
https://www.amazon.com/GUM-Flossmate-Handle-845-Pack/dp/B00N25B4IW
It is a lot easier to find the motivation to floss if you get yourself a Reach Access Flosser. It is much easier than sticking your hands in your mouth to floss.
Not if you use something like these. They make flossing a lot easier. If you have trouble getting in the habit of flossing, either do it when you brush your teeth, or just start flossing while you browse Reddit or watch TV or something.
With these: http://www.amazon.com/Gum-632-GUM-SOFT-PICKS/dp/B000GGJCM0
And it doesn't suck.
Use this to floss https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwjFj7bvluPkAhWJ-GQKHfUNAU0YABAKGgJwag&amp;ae=1&amp;sig=AOD64_3EhdnRq-ycNRbtXus4yOLkPGomdA&amp;ctype=5&amp;q=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjUpavvluPkAhUPup4KHYZHAGkQwg96BAgKEBE&amp;adurl=https://www.amazon.com/Plackers-Orthopick-Flosser-Braces-Flossers/dp/B01AKJ3W7I/ref%3Dasc_df_B01AKJ3W7I/%3Ftag%3Dhyprod-20%26linkCode%3Ddf0%26hvadid%3D312163463904%26hvpos%3D1o3%26hvnetw%3Dg%26hvrand%3D2737546551199925763%26hvpone%3D%26hvptwo%3D%26hvqmt%3D%26hvdev%3Dm%26hvdvcmdl%3D%26hvlocint%3D%26hvlocphy%3D1013976%26hvtargid%3Daud-801657747996:pla-569282067288%26psc%3D1
You can buy it from Walmart as well. I think it's cheaper on Walmart. I have been using this for over 2 years now and it works very well.
It was pretty typical. It was just a small plastic container... just like these, the first ones that came up on an Amazon search for dental floss. 50 meters in each little box.
https://www.amazon.com/Plackers-Dental-Floss-Flossers-Micro/dp/B00ENLEGIE
How about this?
Get some Plackers.
https://www.amazon.com/PLACKERS-Freshens-Breath-Dental-Flossers/dp/B00ENLEGIE
This is the Reach-type flosser
This is a floss holder, which would have the least plastic waste and cost, plus you can use your favorite floss.
I keep some of those in my car in just in case, but I have one of these at home. The floss going crosswise from the handle makes it a lot easier to reach the back, and I don't have to worry about how wasteful the single-use ones can be if you use them every day.
https://www.amazon.com/Listerine-UltraClean-Access-Flosser-Refill/dp/B00QSNP80U/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1542056091&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=reach+flosser
It might not be a good idea. You can buy floss picks that are designed for braces.
Like this one.
You should use placards! Check out: Plackers Micro Mint Freshens Breath, Mint https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GGHRYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SAf0CbV90BNGR
This is what I use. Easy and portable.
I had this problem when I had my wisdom teeth removed a few years ago. Using a dental pick, I was able to remove the food quite easily. You can buy one on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Dentek-Professional-Oral-Care-Count/dp/B008YEMWOG
By far the best one I've ever tried: Glide Pro-Health
DIY Dental Care
http://www.amazon.com/Dentek-Professional-Oral-Care-Kit/dp/B008YEMWOG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1417788410&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=dental+tools
Check out these dental floss holders: https://www.amazon.com/Flossaid-Dental-Floss-Holder-Pack/dp/B00VQTRQ56z. I too dislike flossing with my hands but one day I thought, "someone must have invented a dental floss holder" so I checked on Amazon and voila. I've been flossing my teeth every day for 5-6 years now!
>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQTRQ56/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_sms\_apa\_i\_ma-VDb2MPF1DB
That thing isn't as cool as OP's, and it has 819 ratings.
I’d think with the floss spool that a design like this, or this would do better because you wouldn’t have to hold the handle and spool to the side. You could make it long enough to be out of the way.
I use this.
My only complaint is that it needs a tighter grip on the floss.
I have to wrap a ton of it all over and lengthwise for it to not come loose. This would be solved by including a cut on the bottoms for floss to go into.
Another downside is finding a way to rotate floss without wasting a lot of it.
I can’t use those style. They push against my side lip which causes them to get stuck, plus the floss always snaps. I prefer this style of flosser but the floss they have on it is so skinny it’s semi worthless as well. So if you come up with this version with the added extra floss feeding through like the highest comment it would be friggen amazing
Two recommendations. One, buy a waterpik. They are amazing and I love mine. It shoots water between your teeth instead of using floss.
My cheaper suggestion is buy these things. They're like little pipe cleaners for your mouth.
I just gave you another minute to jack off every day.
The one the other guy recommended you is the one my sister uses. I don't like it, I find it to be too fine and something about it makes me cringe. I use the opposite probably of that kind so I am showing you that option incase you feel the same way. It's a bit wider but it's more smooth against my gums and I like it better. Either way, there's no better time than now to start flossing. I hated it too, but in no time it becomes part of your routine and takes like 30 seconds. Good luck! http://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Glide-Pro-Health-Clean-Flavor/dp/B00240MO2G
Try using one of these http://www.amazon.com/Reach-Access-Flosser/dp/B0017TU2HE
I don't an issue with the hands-in-the-mouth thing, but I've heard these can be amazing for peoples with these troubles.
A floss handle may help you clean your wisdom teeth. This one is a good example: (http://www.amazon.com/Reach-Access-Flosser/dp/B0017TU2HE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1345718456&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=reach+floss+handle)
Actually, I found something exactly like I was talking about. Maybe I'll have to buy one:
http://www.amazon.com/Flossaid-Dental-Floss-Holder/dp/B000LC22R6/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&amp;s=hpc&amp;qid=1239596824&amp;sr=1-28
If you're lazy, I suggest the Reach Access Flosser.
I use something like these.
Water picks are good but only if you really cant floss. Think about the difference between hosting something down or actually wiping it with a sponge.
Flossing with braces can be a pain but maybe something like these gum picks or [Wisdom clean between brushes] (http://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Clean-Between-Interdental-Brushes/dp/B001RYOPQ8/ref=sr_1_sc_2?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1375050257&amp;sr=1-2-spell&amp;keywords=wizdom+clean+between) will get in the tricky areas to use alongside your water pick.
Sonicare changed my life. It does cost, but for me it's either pay that or pay for an extra annual cleaning at the dentist. (Edit here: why is it good? Besides the sonic science thing? It times your brushing, so you do the full 2 minutes recommended. It can even beep when it's time to move from one quadrant of your mouth to another. Brilliant. Tip: change heads every 3 months or you lose effectiveness.)
Not a fan of flossing because of the wrapping string around the finger and contort to floss deal, but then I got hip to these babies: http://www.amazon.com/Reach-Access-Flosser-Colors-Vary/dp/B0017TU2HE . You have a toothbrush-like handle and you pop on a fresh u-shaped head with a bit of floss strung between. They're like Plackers, but I keep it next to my toothbrush so I remember.
Tonsilliths are probably a big problem, especially if you have a lot of sinus and drainage issues or consume a lot of dairy. Go YouTube tonsil stones and have a world of fun.
Not a fan of Listerine. If I wanted mouth burn, I'd drink cheap shit. There are gentler option out there with aloe Vera or hydrogen peroxide for whitening.
And I get the lazy brushing thing, but you feel better when you do it, right?
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Yes, something like this
I've also seen them in drug stores.
(edited to fix link)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QSNP80U/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484783164&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=flosser
Is this it?
Looks pretty cheap. Do you know if there are any videos online or proper methods of using it described somewhere?
I checked out the airflosser but I think I will hold out on it for a little while.
couple more questions if you don't mind:
are you a dentist / dental student or are just speaking from general life experience and any idea about these things? ("soft picks")
You use a floss threader like this: http://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Glide-Pro-Health-Threader-Floss/dp/B000GGJCDY/
Put the stiff end of the floss between your teeth at the gum, not near the top. It will come out under the cement holding the retainer. You don't need to saw it, just move it around a little to get out anything stuck in there.
>flossing is literally not an option
bruh, it's 2016
I have been there. Since it's been 2.5 weeks, I'd say you're clear for any socket issues. I actually went out to Walmart and bought a DenTek tooth scraping kit... it was $5-7 at the time but it had some plastic scraping tools and gum stimulators inside. The rubber/plastic tips are spiky and perfect for gently poking things out of the holes. Then, flush. Also, a wash bottle is great, too but be careful with how much pressure you can stand. They just flush away :D
Here's some links to what these products look like. Should be able to find similar in a local big box retailer. Also, be very careful if you get the Dentek Kit. Home cleaning is great, but scraping can be damaging to your enamel & gums if you aren't sure what you're doing or how often to do it.
https://www.amazon.com/Economy-Bottle-Squeeze-Medical-Tattoo/dp/B00WTHLR2M/ref=sr_1_3_acs_ac_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537011518&amp;sr=8-3-acs&amp;keywords=wash+bottle
https://www.amazon.com/Dentek-Professional-Removes-Contains-Stimulator/dp/B008YEMWOG/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537011651&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=dentek+tool+kit
I've found that https://www.amazon.com/Flossaid-Dental-Floss-Holder-Single-Handle/dp/B000LC22R6 works well for me—I like the angle of the floss better than with disposable flossers (which your design seems to copy).
I used to believe that too. Not anymore. In fact, it was recently given the ADA seal of acceptance for being able to prove it's as effective as floss. Also, here is another device with a full-size handle that you can wrap floss around. https://www.amazon.com/Flossaid-Dental-Floss-Holder-Assorted/dp/B00VQTRQ56
Tomorrow from Amazon isn't good enough?