Why floss?

Flossing is an important component of good oral hygiene. Performed regularly, flossing helps decrease the incidence of bad breath, cavities, and periodontal disease. You should floss every day as it helps clean areas between teeth and below the gum line that brushing alone cannot reach. 

Flossing helps remove plaque, the sticky substance that forms on your teeth.  Over time, if plaque is not removed regularly, it hardens. Unchecked plaque deposits can cause tooth decay and gum disease. Recent studies have even suggested that flossing can help prevent other health problems like stroke and heart attack!

Pass the Plackers®, please!

Why use Plackers® instead of spool floss?

Plackers® dental flossers take the mess out of flossing. There' s no need to wrap spool floss around your fingers and get your hands dirty.  Simply take a new Plackers® flosser out of the convenient zipper pouch each time you floss, hold the easy-to-use grips, and floss!

What makes Plackers® SUPER TUFFLOSS® special?

Plackers® SUPER TUFFLOSS® is made of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene-- the same fiber used to make bulletproof vests and parachutes. It is 7 times stronger than most nylon fibers and slides easily between teeth. It is specially engineered not to stretch, shred, or break during use! 

Why choose Plackers® Dental Flossers?

Plackers® dental flossers are designed with safety, comfort, and ease-of-use in mind.  Many of our flossers feature patented fold-away pick protectors. Our SUPER TUFFLOSS® is held slightly slack so as not to snap down between teeth, making our flossers gentler on your gums . The handles give you great flossing control and make it easy to reach all of your teeth.

Plackers® dental flossers are the obvious choice!

How often should I floss?

You should floss at least once each day.  Many people like carrying Plackers® with them to use after each meal. 

Another tip:  Flossing before brushing helps dislodge plaque and food debris so brushing can wipe it away.

When should children begin flossing?

Each child is different, but generally it' s a good idea to start flossing when the child has two or more tooth surfaces touching one another.  Adult supervision and assisted flossing is recommended for children under 10 years of age.

Where can I learn more about flossing and oral health?

Your trusted dentist or hygienist can be a great resource.

You might also try:

http://www.ada.org/public/topics/cleaning.asp

www.floss.com/flossinghome.html