Alternatives to Flossing

For those who hate the tedious task of flossing, there are alternatives that can help keep their oral health in check.

1. Oral Irrigators – A study of these devices found they can reduce short term symptoms of the gum disease gingivitis.
2. Toothpicks – Wooden “cleaning sticks” are said to prevent gingivitis, while synthetic ones help remove plaque.
3. Interdental brushes – These little brushes can be easier to manipulate than floss.
4. Tape floss – While still technically flossing, tape floss can cause less discomfort than regular fiber-woven floss.
5. Floss picks – A study from 2007 found that these little tools can be “at least as good as” using regular dental floss.

1. Oral Irrigators – A study of these devices found they can reduce short term symptoms of the gum disease gingivitis.
2. Toothpicks – Wooden “cleaning sticks” are said to prevent gingivitis, while synthetic ones help remove plaque.
3. Interdental brushes – These little brushes can be easier to manipulate than floss.
4. Tape floss – While still technically flossing, tape floss can cause less discomfort than regular fiber-woven floss.
5. Floss picks – A study from 2007 found that these little tools can be “at least as good as” using regular dental floss.