Dental Floss: 04/2010

4/30/2010

Vegan Waxed Floss 40 Yards

Cheap Vegan Waxed Floss 40 Yards Review

Cheap Sword Floss Easy Flaossing, Mint Flavor - 40 Ea Review

Cheap Dr Tungs Smart Floss, Dental Floss 30yards ( Value Multi-pack of FOUR(4) x 6 ) Review

Floss Singles Mint - 20 CT,(Dr. Ken's)

Cheap Floss Singles Mint - 20 CT,(Dr. Ken's) Review

Cheap Thieve Dental Floss by Young Living Independent Distributor - 3 Pack Review

Oral-B 082576 Essential Floss - 55 Yards - Case of 24

Cheap Oral-B 082576 Essential Floss - 55 Yards - Case of 24 Review

As any dental health professional will attest to, flossing one's teeth is just as important as brushing, and perhaps more so, for the bacteria that causes gum disease (and to a certain extent cavities) almost always starts between the teeth. Daily flossing breaks up the film of harmful bacteria and allows it to be removed. Therefore, as a dentist, I am always stressing the importance of daily flosing to my patients. My advice is this:

1. Choose a floss that is comfortable to you and is the right thickness for your teeth. Some people prefer floss holders rather than wrapping the floss around the fingers, while others prefer thin flavored floss to waxed thick floss. There are so many options - choose the right one for you.

2. Waxed floss is "waxed" to allow easier passage between the teeth. Waxed floss is no more effective than unwaxed at removing the bacterial film build-up. The important thing is to floss!

3. Floss once daily, preferably before brushing. Flossing breaks up the film of bacteria between the teeth in areas a toothbrush cannot reach. It is important to then brush the teeth and rinse between the teeth to remove the film of bacteria that the flossing has dislodged. Without brushing or rinsing after flossing, the bacteria can reattach to the teeth.

4. Try to tie in flossing with another habit, such as watching the 10 PM news. I know it sounds strange, but incorporating flossing into another habit leads one into developing a new habit. Some complain that they don't have time to floss; well, if flossing is tied into another habit, such as watching TV, both can easily be done concurrently.

5. There are many gimmicks the manufacturers use to sell their particular brand of floss. Some flavor the floss, some incorporate fluoride into the strands of floss, and some make their floss more slippery for folks with tight contacts. Whatever the case, the most important point is to choose a floss variety you will use regularly. It is the mechanical act of removing the bacterial flim that is the important part, not the flavoring or chemical additions to the floss.

6. If you want to keep your teeth for a life-time, develop the flossing habit. As one wise sage said: "If you ignore your teeth, they will eventually go away".

I recommend this product, but it must be used regularly to be effective.

Jim "Konedog" Koenig, DDS

Cheap Aim Floss Picks 60 ea Review

Cheap Dr.Tungs Smart Floss with Natural Cardamom Flavor - 30 Yards Review

This is the best I ever used: cleans great & does not shred.

Dr. Ken's Dental Floss Singles, Fresh Mint (30 Flosses)

Cheap Dr. Ken's Dental Floss Singles, Fresh Mint (30 Flosses) Review

I first found this item at my local Walgreen's. It is wonderful to tuck these away in your purse, pocket, suitcase or desk drawer. The packaging saves space. Very hygenic. Obviously Dr. Ken has thought this product out well. If you want to be able to floss while not at home, buy this, you won't regret it.

Cheap Pierrot Active Toothbrush- Made in Spain, Green Review

WaterPik Flosser Replacement Whitening Tips with Mint Flavor FTW-01 30 ea

Cheap WaterPik Flosser Replacement Whitening Tips with Mint Flavor FTW-01 30 ea Review

Cheap Dentek Floss Picks Triple Clean 90's Bagged Review

Sword Floss Plus Cleans Better Disposable Flossers/Proxi-Brushes - 20 Ea

Cheap Sword Floss Plus Cleans Better Disposable Flossers/Proxi-Brushes - 20 Ea Review

Cheap Floss Singles Tea Tree - 20 CT,(Dr. Ken's) Review

Cheap Dentek Floss Picks Silk 90 Pieces Bagged (Case of 6) Review

I've bought these twice now. They are more economical then what I've seen advertised at the stores. I've tried other brands which I didn't care for. I do use 1 each for my upper and lower teeth. I wouldn't think to use 1 for all of my teeth, just like I wouldn't use just one section of original dental floss. I really like the smooth silk much better than their other floss pick product. The silk does stretch some, but it's not been a problem for me, and has never broke. if you go to their website, you can get a better deal on their products.

Dr. Collins Dental Work Floss, Unwaxed, 50-meter Packages (Pack of 3)

Cheap Dr. Collins Dental Work Floss, Unwaxed, 50-meter Packages (Pack of 3) Review

Cheap Oral-B Ultra Floss, Dental Floss, Original 55 yd Review

I like unwaxed dental floss. I hate it when floss sticks, shreds, and gets stuck. Yucky. This doesn't happen with Oral-B Ultra Floss. Good product!

Butler G-U-M Orthodontic Wax Mint -724R - 1 Ea

Cheap Butler G-U-M Orthodontic Wax Mint -724R - 1 Ea Review

Cheap Reach Total Care Floss with Listerine, Mint 30 yd Review

Cheap Gripit Floss Holder Review

Pro: easier on your fingers than regular flossing. If the alternative is disposable floss picks, this is more environmentally friendly.

Con: (Annoyances) You have to pop the case open to advance the floss, and sometimes the floss slips.

Norwex Silvercare Dental Floss, Antibacterial

Cheap Norwex Silvercare Dental Floss, Antibacterial Review

Cheap Thieves Dental Floss 131 ft. by Young Living Review

Dental Floss-Gentle Floss-Mint 100 Yards

Cheap Dental Floss-Gentle Floss-Mint 100 Yards Review

The floss is very good, a bit thicker than normal floss, which I like. The packaging is cardboard, so it isn't indestructible like the plastic variety, but that's exactly why I bought this floss. With a bit of care the packaging will last for the life of the floss--I've carried mine around the world and it's in fine condition. However, it can't get wet.
Note that there is a small amount of plastic in this product as the floss is sealed in an airtight bag inside the cardboard.

Cheap Crest Glide Dental Floss, Flip-Top Vial 109.4 yd (100 m) Review

As any dental health professional will attest to, flossing one's teeth is just as important as brushing, and perhaps more so, for the bacteria that causes gum disease (and to a certain extent cavities) almost always starts between the teeth. Daily flossing breaks up the film of harmful bacteria and allows it to be removed. Therefore, as a dentist, I am always stressing the importance of daily flosing to my patients. My advice is this:

1. Choose a floss that is comfortable to you and is the right thickness for your teeth. Some people prefer floss holders rather than wrapping the floss around the fingers, while others prefer thin flavored floss to waxed thick floss. There are so many options - choose the right one for you.

2. Waxed floss is "waxed" to allow easier passage between the teeth. Waxed floss is no more effective than unwaxed at removing the bacterial film build-up. The important thing is to floss!

3. Floss once daily, preferably before brushing. Flossing breaks up the film of bacteria between the teeth in areas a toothbrush cannot reach. It is important to then brush the teeth and rinse between the teeth to remove the film of bacteria that the flossing has dislodged. Without brushing or rinsing after flossing, the bacteria can reattach to the teeth.

4. Try to tie in flossing with another habit, such as watching the 10 PM news. I know it sounds strange, but incorporating flossing into another habit leads one into developing a new habit. Some complain that they don't have time to floss; well, if flossing is tied into another habit, such as watching TV, both can easily be done concurrently.

5. There are many gimmicks the manufacturers use to sell their particular brand of floss. Some flavor the floss, some incorporate fluoride into the strands of floss, and some make their floss more slippery for folks with tight contacts. Whatever the case, the most important point is to choose a floss variety you will use regularly. It is the mechanical act of removing the bacterial flim that is the important part, not the flavoring or chemical additions to the floss.

6. If you want to keep your teeth for a life-time, develop the flossing habit. As one wise sage said: "If you ignore your teeth, they will eventually go away".

I recommend this product. Glide-brand floss is definitely easier to pass between teeth than regular floss. If you teeth contacts are tough to floss then this is the floss for you!

Jim "Konedog" Koenig, DDS

Cheap Thornton 3-in-1 Floss (200 strands) Review