Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Dental Floss, Original Floss, 50m, Pack of 6

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This dental floss has a little more wax than other dental flosses, so it’ll glide a little easier between teeth. Having fresh breath is high on the agenda for most people, and it's one of the main objectives of good mouth hygiene. Our pick for the best long-lasting floss is Reach Dentotape because you won't have to replace it as often as other options on the market. If you suffer from sensitive teeth, the pulling action used when flossing can be fairly abrasive and might irritate your teeth and gums.

They had a hunch that dental floss might be problematic since some types had been described as Teflon-like. She completed her internal medicine residency and endocrinology fellowship through the Physician Scientist Development Program at the University of Chicago. While these are fairly common and easy to get hold of, they don't offer the best control and can mean that you accidentally bump and irritate your gums. Since it’s hard for patients to know what the source of their bleeding is, the best course of action is to talk with your dentist about your experience, says Dr.Lau says: “Floss is often flavored or waxed or both, [and] over time the wax can get old, and the scent and the flavor can go away, but the floss is not really harmful [or unsafe to use].

With this in mind, there are now a few floss picks available that are made from starches or include added materials. We love the design of the handle, as you can tailor your technique by simply squeezing it to adjust the tension of the floss.You may also have bleeding gums if you are on certain medications (such as blood thinners), if you have a vitamin deficiency, or if you are pregnant. It fits smoothly in between your teeth and then expands to scrub away gunk (and protect your enamel in the process).