Dental floss (another name for floss) can be an excellent additional tool for hygienic oral care procedures. With its help, a more thorough cleaning of the space between the teeth from food particles and bacterial plaque remaining there is possible.
The Oral-B brand represents a whole line of these oral health care products. Where exactly to choose, what are the differences between them and what are the features of a particular brand - we will look at these questions further.
Advantages
The Oral-B brand has the following distinctive features of its products:
- Increased elasticity - thanks to this, Oral-B flosses do not tear during use and easily penetrate into hard-to-reach interdental spaces, completely clearing them of remaining food particles;
- Special thread structure. Oral-B flosses are distinguished by their monostructure - that is, the finest fibers are united by a polymer shell, thereby forming a single whole. This factor greatly facilitates the use of the product - the thread does not slip in your hands during cleaning, and is also not prone to delamination, breaking or getting stuck;
- Specialized impregnation composition. This treatment of Oral-B floss fibers with a specialized solution reduces the risk of developing caries and gum inflammation;
- Variability of taste. This line of products allows you to choose a product according to your taste preferences. People who don't like the minty taste can opt for neutral Oral-B dental floss, while others can use mint-flavored floss - this product guarantees a fresh feeling in the oral cavity for a long time;
- Convenient packaging. The sealed, closed, compact container reliably protects Oral-B products from unwanted contamination and ensures comfortable use. In addition, each package is equipped with an individual built-in device for cutting the thread to the required length;
- High quality and reasonable price. The last item on our list, but not the least important, and often the most important factor in making a purchasing decision.
What is dental floss used for?
Floss easily copes with the difficult task of cleaning the interdental spaces. This hygiene product is especially recommended for people with crowded teeth and those undergoing treatment with braces. Timely removal of residues prevents the development of caries and gum disease. Many people believe that a toothpick is sufficient for this purpose. Dentists have a unanimous opinion on this matter: a toothpick, unlike floss, only harms the teeth.
Lanshina Natalya Viktorovna
hygienist at pediatric dentistry “Zubrenok”
The difference between dental floss and a toothpick is fundamental. Properly selected dental floss, when used correctly, removes plaque and food debris from the interdental spaces and does not injure the oral mucosa and the ligaments that hold the tooth in the bone. This is a means of dental care, prevention of caries and periodontal diseases. A toothpick is used to remove food stuck between teeth, in cavities, or under the gum. It injures the gums and ligaments of the tooth, leaving microbial plaque intact. People who use a toothpick have some kind of unresolved dental problem, a chronic disease in the oral cavity that requires emergency dental care
What are there
Oral-B floss can have a waxed or unwaxed surface.
Waxed dental floss has its own operational characteristics and is recommended for those who have dense teeth or even for those who are just getting acquainted with this type of care products, because:
- Easily penetrate even the most remote interdental spaces;
- Provide easy gliding without additional effort;
- They have high strength;
- Gently cleans the gum line.
Oral-B wax-free dental floss has a maximum coefficient of friction, meaning it can clean large areas of the surface of the teeth, and because of this, cleaning the interdental space and gum line of plaque and food particles is most effective.
Also, Oral-B flosses may differ from each other in the form of release - this criterion affects the effectiveness of the tasks assigned to the product, as follows:
- People with rather narrow dental gaps are recommended to use flat threads;
- Persons with the opposite problem, that is, with large interdental spaces (tremas and diastemas), use round threads or tapes with a larger width.
What dental floss is best to use?
The choice depends on the characteristics and condition of your teeth. First of all, we recommend deciding on the shape of the dental floss.
- Round floss is designed for normal and wide spaces between teeth.
- Tape floss is recommended for those who have gaps between teeth - trema and diastema.
- Flat floss is suitable for people with narrow interdental spaces.
The best dental floss is the one that is perfect for you. The health of your teeth and gums depends on the correctly chosen form. A small thread diameter will make cleaning ineffective, and a wide thread can injure the gums. If in doubt, consult your dentist about which dental floss is best for you.
Lanshina Natalya Viktorovna
hygienist at pediatric dentistry “Zubrenok”
The choice of dental floss should be individual. The hygienist or dentist knows all the nuances that need to be taken into account. Waxed and flat threads penetrate more easily into hard-to-reach places in the presence of orthopedic structures and crowded teeth. Unwaxed - better clean the contact surfaces of teeth from food debris and accumulation of bacteria. This type of floss is recommended for patients who regularly take care of their teeth, have a relatively healthy mouth, and do not have many fillings or crowded teeth. Threads that swell under the influence of saliva, as well as round cross-section, are characterized by increased atraumaticity. They clean wide interdental spaces well. Flosses are impregnated with deodorizing components and medicinal additives to fight bacteria and inflammation.
Dental floss can be made from natural material - silk (it is not very durable and is quite rare) and from artificial material, such as nylon or nylon.
Satin Floss
- Material: nylon;
- Length per skein: 25 meters;
- Feature: waxed, tape;
- Taste : mint.
The basis of the interdental floss Oral-bi Sanit Floss is oval nylon fibers enclosed in a polymer shell. When brushing your teeth, the floss does not slip, it is easy to wrap around your fingers, and it does not break. The product is not prone to delamination and perfectly retains its original shape.
They are produced in the form of a flat tape, due to which there is a more effective and high-quality cleansing of bacterial plaque and food debris even in hard-to-reach places (compared to the usual form of threads), which prevents the occurrence of caries and gum disease.
The special silky waxed structure of Oral-B Satin Floss threads allows you to carry out hygienic procedures without the risk of injury to soft tissues - as it glides easily even between teeth that are tightly spaced together. This product, soft in structure, is recommended for use even by people with highly sensitive gums.
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The minty scent of Oral-B Satin Floss will leave you with an invigorating feeling of freshness for a long time.
The cost of one package varies around 250-300 rubles.
Types of products
An important feature of Oral-B dental floss is its versatility and wide range. Based on the shape of the surface, waxed and unwaxed flosses from this manufacturer are distinguished.
Waxed products are recommended for use by those who are experiencing this type of teeth cleaning for the first time. They are durable, have a gentle effect on the gums, easily penetrate into the interdental space and do not require effort for proper gliding.
Dentists recommend using waxed floss for people with dense teeth and tight spaces between them.
Unwaxed threads do not have a wax coating, which causes slight separation of the fibers during use. This helps to increase the contact area.
The friction force of these products is quite high, due to which plaque is cleaned more effectively.
Based on the cross-sectional shape, there are three types of threads present in the Oral-B product range:
- Flat flosses are preferably used for small gaps between teeth. This ensures safety during cleaning.
- If there are large gaps in the interdental space, floss with a round cross-section will most effectively cope with plaque .
- Gaps between teeth, trema or diastema require the use of special threads in the form of a tape with a wide surface .
The described structural features are found in a number of the company’s models, which are especially popular.
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Satin Floss
Oral-B Satin Floss is made of natural silk and presented in the form of a flat tape, thanks to which it penetrates into the narrow spaces of the interdental space, effectively eliminating plaque.
The structural features of the floss, developed and tested by manufacturers, guarantee a lot of advantages when using this device:
- thanks to the increased flexibility of silk, the thread fits tightly to the neck of the crown, removing deposits and without injuring the gums;
- the polymer coating of the tape protects it from fiber delamination and slipping in the hands during use;
- the two-layer structure facilitates the movement of the product between the teeth, removing food debris and reducing the risk of developing caries;
- due to its softness, floss is intended for use by people with hypersensitive gums;
- The mint aroma with which the tape is saturated leaves fresh breath after use.
The thread is sold in a special foulard. Its length is 25 meters. The average cost of a product in pharmacies and stores ranges from 250-300 rubles.
Pro-Expert
The key feature of this type of floss is its minimal thickness. The floss penetrates into very small crevices, cleaning the tooth surface from the resulting plaque.
Due to its small thickness, floss removes deposits not only up to the line of contact with the gums, but also below it. This helps improve the condition of the gums and prevents the accumulation of microbes.
Dentists also note the following advantages that the use of this floss brings:
- eliminating the possibility of injury to the delicate surface of the gums due to the easy sliding of the thread, which does not require additional effort;
- the strength of the thread eliminates the possibility of it breaking and damaging the surface being treated;
- thanks to the special coating, the possibility of the product accidentally slipping out of the fingers during cleaning of the oral cavity is minimized;
- The mint aroma and taste with which the thread is impregnated guarantees a long-lasting feeling of freshness in the mouth after use.
The thread is available for sale in 25 meter lengths. It is packed in a special container that guarantees its integrity and undamage along its entire length.
The cost of Pro-Expert floss is 150-190 rubles, depending on the place of sale.
Essential Floss
The Essential Floss model is available for sale in two varieties - in the form of a waxed thread and an unwaxed product . Both floss options are made using the technology of weaving together many nylon threads.
This guarantees the strength of the product and the impossibility of its delamination or breakage during use. On top, such a mono-textured structure is covered with a polymer material, which facilitates the sliding of the thread in the interdental space.
Experts recommend using the waxed version of Essential Floss in case of closely spaced teeth.
The unwaxed option is suitable for normal crown spacing to clean the surface of the tooth above and below the gum line. This model is ideal for people with normal dental structure and no orthodontic structures.
By analogy with other models of the manufacturer, Essential Floss is impregnated with mint essence, however, there are also forms of thread on sale that have no taste or aroma.
The length of the floss, placed in an ergonomic case, is 50 meters, so one package is enough for a long time. The cost of this model is 180-200 rubles.
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Super Floss
Super Floss dental floss has distinctive structural features that allow it to penetrate into areas of the interdental space that other models do not have access to.
It consists of three elements:
- The hard fiber is located at the tip of the product . Thanks to it, the thread freely penetrates into the narrow gaps between the parts of the orthodontic structure.
- Thanks to the sponge fiber, food debris and plaque that accumulate under the elements of braces are removed.
- The conventional floss zone is designed to remove deposits in areas of the dentition that are free from the orthodontic product.
All three components of Super Floss interact with each other to help remove plaque when using braces and bridges.
The Super Floss model has the following advantages:
- thanks to its special structure, it penetrates into hard-to-reach areas and effectively removes plaque;
- convenient to use due to release in the form of measured sections necessary for one-time use;
- special impregnation provides protection against caries and strengthens the enamel.
The length of the product, packed in a special container, is 50 measured pieces.
The cost of the model ranges from 300 to 350 rubles.
Pro-Expert
- Material: nylon.
- Length per skein: 25 meters.
- Feature: waxed, tape, thin.
- Taste: mint.
The professional product Oral-bi Pro Expert does an excellent job of cleaning the interdental space and the line around the gums. The durable mono-structural thread has a ribbon shape and does not delaminate or break during the cleaning procedure.
In addition, it is very convenient to use - due to the polymer coating, it can be easily wrapped around your fingers and does not slip.
The floss is quite thin and can be recommended even for people with crowded teeth, as it provides easy glide, penetration into the most difficult areas and effective removal of plaque and food particles.
Special protective technology and the soft structure of the floss protect the soft tissues of the oral cavity from the risk of traumatic effects.
The product has a pleasant invigorating taste and mint aroma, giving a long-lasting feeling of freshness.
The cost of one package varies around 170-200 rubles.
Waxed dental floss
Waxed dental floss has a smooth surface, making it easy to glide between teeth. We recommend it for those who are just starting to use dental floss: the risk of gum injury is significantly reduced. Waxed dental floss is durable, does not tear, and has a long shelf life - from 5 years. The only drawback: impregnated floss does not remove plaque very well - it is smooth and quickly slips in the interdental spaces.
What types of impregnations are there?
- Chlorhexidine - antibacterial, disinfecting effect of Curaprox DF 820.
- Herbal extracts help gums stay healthy.
- Potassium nitrate - caries prevention PresiDENT Sensitive.
- Menthol, mint - fresh breath Donfeel UF-623.
The impregnated mini-floss is convenient to carry with you - even in a handbag it does not take up much space (Donfeel Dental Floss mini-floss). The price of this thread is lower, since it is not very long.
Essential Floss
- Material: nylon.
- Length per skein: 50 meters.
- Feature: waxed/unwaxed.
- Flavor: Mint/no flavor.
This dental floss from Oral-B can be presented in two types: waxed or plain, as well as with or without mint impregnation. We have already discussed the differences between waxed and unwaxed products earlier; each user must select the product individually, based on the requested criteria and the sensation of use.
The floss has increased strength, does not delaminate or break during use, the polymer coating ensures easy glide in the most difficult to reach places.
The length of the skein is 50 meters - this ensures economical and long-term consumption of the product.
The cost of one package varies around 250 rubles.
Super Floss
- Material: nylon.
- Feature: three working parts of thread, 50 individual pieces per package.
- Taste: mint.
Super Floss is a convenient solution for regular hygiene procedures for cleaning teeth - it comes with threads already cut to the optimal length.
Recommended for cleaning the oral cavity for people with wide dental gaps, as well as for caring for braces, crowns and bridges.
Each piece of floss has three specialized sections that allow for maximum effect from use:
- Floss holder (sharp elastic tip) – it is necessary for easily threading the floss between the teeth, as well as for effective care of the orthodontic structure;
- The spongy area is slightly thicker than the other parts, provides delicate and gentle cleaning of plaque from even wide interdental spaces, protects against caries and diseases, as well as inflammation of soft tissues;
- Regular floss is also effective in removing plaque and remaining food particles from the normal spaces between teeth and the gum line.
The floss is equipped with a specialized anti-caries impregnation - this helps preserve the beauty and health of teeth, protect and strengthen the enamel.
Oral-B Super Floss has a pleasant, refreshing mint flavor and aroma that provides a long-lasting clean feeling.
The cost of one package (50 pieces of 60 centimeters each) varies around 360-400 rubles.
Instructions for use
To properly and effectively clean your teeth using floss, it is recommended to rely on the following instructions:
- Before starting the hygiene procedure, you must thoroughly wash your hands with soap and dry them completely (this is done so that the thread does not get excessively wet and does not slip in your hands);
- Open the package/container and measure out the required amount of dental floss. For initial use, the recommended length is approximately thirty centimeters. In the future, as you use it, the user will be able to determine the length that is comfortable for themselves;
- Cut the desired length of the product using the built-in knife;
- Fix the floss with your index fingers at a distance of approximately five centimeters. For convenience, wrap the thread around your fingers and press the remaining tip with your thumb;
- Carefully insert the floss between the teeth, bring it to the gum line and lightly grasp the base with sweeping movements to begin cleansing;
- After this, you need to move the floss upward using zigzag movements back and forth - this is very important, you also need to remember to clean the back of the tooth;
- Continue with the remaining areas of the mouth;
- You need to start cleaning a new area with a previously unused thread; for this you need to remember to change the position of the floss piece.
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