Dental floss comes in a variety of colors, materials and even flavors. Waxed
varieties slide through the teeth, allowing people with extremely tight spaces
to floss more easily. Popular flavors of floss include wintergreen and cinnamon.
Waxed floss does tend to fray more than unwaxed floss.
A type of material called dental tape can be effective for people with large
spaces between their teeth, or for people with bridge work.
Floss can be purchased in small self-dispensing boxes. Floss can also be
purchased in special, single-use holders, which are useful for people who have a
hard time wrapping floss around their fingers, including those with dexterity
problems or arthritis |