A dental floss is usually made of silk, nylon, or Teflon. They are available both in string and ribbon form and can be slightly waxed, waxed, or un-waxed.

Q: What kind of floss should I use? A: There are many floss options available. There are flosses that are flavored, waxed, un-waxed, flat, round string, ribbon, textured, spongy, fluoridated, etc.

Since I discovered Pip’s affection for dental floss, I’ve tried curly ribbon and kite string. The feline hunted all three, but the floss seemed to hold his attention longer.

Ribbon floss, or dental tape, like my old Glide, is a broader and flatter, and typically more comfortable to squeeze between teeth. According to Quip, its floss expands once it gets between your ...

Your dentist may remind you to brush, floss and mouthwash – but what is the "right" order to do it? While all steps of oral hygiene can benefit dental health, Dr. Mike Wei, DDS, of New York City ...

For instance, if you'd rather floss in the morning instead of the evening, you can. As long as you do a thorough job, it doesn't matter when you floss, according to Mouth Healthy, an ADA site.