Table 1: Comparison of Top 5 Floss Aids & Flossers (Digits and Numbers)
| Name | Quantity | Modes | Timer | Water Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral-B® Glide Threader Floss | 150/Pkg | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Waterpik® Aquarius™ Professional Designer Series Water Flossers | 1/Pkg | 2 | 1 min with 30 sec pacer | N/A |
| GUM® Eez-Thru® Floss Threaders | 500/Pkg | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| GUM® Crayola™ Flossers | 48 (3 Flosser) Packages | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Waterpik® Cordless Advanced Water Flosser | 1/Pkg | N/A | N/A | 45 sec |
Table 2: Comparison of Top 5 Floss Aids & Flossers (Features and Other Things)
| Name | Features | Benefits | Suitable For | Package Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral-B® Glide Threader Floss | Built-in threader tip | Effectively removes plaque and food particles | Use with cleaning between fixed dental bridges, orthodontic braces or metal implants | Single use packets |
| Waterpik® Aquarius™ Professional Designer Series Water Flossers | On/off water control on handle; 2 flossing modes; hydro-pulse massage mode | Reduce plaque, gingivitis and gum disease | Patients with braces, implants, crown, bridges or veneers | N/A |
| GUM® Eez-Thru® Floss Threaders | Flexible nylon construction | Safe and comfortable use; helps thread floss under bridges, orthodontic appliances, implants and between connected crowns | N/A | Packets |
| GUM® Crayola™ Flossers | Shred-resistant floss; fluoride-coated floss | Gentle on gums; improve oral hygiene | Children learning to floss | 48 (3 Flosser) Packages |
| Waterpik® Cordless Advanced Water Flosser | Rechargeable, portable, and extra quiet design; 4-hour rapid charge system; LED pressure and charge indicator; 360° tip rotation | Deep clean between teeth and below the gumline; removing harmful bacteria and debris that brushing and flossing can’t reach | People with braces, implants, crowns, bridges or veneers | N/A |
1. Oral-B® Glide Threader Floss
Oral-B® Glide Threader Floss combines dental floss and a built-in threader tip for use with cleaning between fixed dental bridges, orthodontic braces, or metal implants.
- Effectively removes plaque and food particles
- Slides easily between teeth and dental appliances without shredding
- Minimizes snapping of floss into gums
- Convenient single-use packets
2. Waterpik® Aquarius™ Professional Designer Series Water Flossers
Waterpik® Aquarius™ Professional Designer Series Water Flosser uses water pulsation to clean teeth, helping to reduce plaque, gingivitis, and gum disease. This is ideal for patients with braces, implants, crowns, bridges, or veneers.
- On/off water control on the handle
- 2 flossing modes: floss mode and hydro-pulse massage mode
- 1-minute timer with a 30-second pacer
3. GUM® Eez-Thru® Floss Threaders
Helps thread floss under bridges, orthodontic appliances, implants, and between connected crowns. Constructed of flexible nylon for safe and comfortable use.
Brand: GUM® Eez-Thru®
Container Type: Packets
Contains 100 packages; each package contains 5 threaders
Manufacturer Name: SUNSTAR AMERICAS INC
Package Quantity: 500/Pkg
4. GUM® Crayola™ Flossers Packages
GUM® Crayola™ Flossers are ideal for children learning to floss. They can improve oral hygiene by helping remove more plaque than brushing alone.
- Shred-resistant floss that is gentle on gums
- Great grape flavor
- Fluoride-coated floss
- Ergonomic design in three fun designs and three fun colors
5. Waterpik® Cordless Advanced Water Flosser
Waterpik® Cordless Advanced Water Flosser uses water pressure and pulsation to provide a deep clean between teeth and below the gumline, removing harmful bacteria and debris that brushing and flossing can’t reach. This flosser is useful for people with braces, implants, crowns, bridges, or veneers.
- Rechargeable, portable, and extra quiet design is perfect for smaller bathrooms or for travel
- Features a 4-hour rapid charge system with an LED pressure and charge indicator
- Can be used in the shower
- 45 seconds of water capacity
- 360° tip rotation
6. Floss N Toss™ Disposable Flossers
Floss N Toss™ Disposable Flossers are a convenient and comfortable flossing solution for patients with tight contacts between teeth.
- Durable and soft floss slides smoothly between teeth
- Flexible handle holds its shape to access hard-to-reach back teeth
- Features a dental pick on the opposite end
- Accessible, travel size makes it more convenient than traditional floss
7. Plackers® Kids Dental Flossers Refill
Plackers® Kids Dental Flossers have a fluoride coating and encourage kids to develop routine oral hygiene habits for clean teeth and healthy gums.
- Friendly characters and colors make flossing fun
- Mixed berry flavor
- Fluoride coating
- Super Tuffloss® slides smoothly between tight teeth
- Easy to grip for little hands
- Does not stretch, shred or break
8. Platypus® Orthodontic Flossers – Platypus Co
Platypus® Orthodontic Flossers use tooth anatomy to floss correctly, eliminating the worry of damaging wires and brackets while flossing.
- No threading required; floss the entire mouth in less than 2 minutes
- Innovative structure fits under the archwire, between teeth, and up into the gum line
- Increase patient compliance from 3% to 85%
9. Patterson® Interdental Flossers
Patterson® Interdental Flossers are used to clean interproximally.
- Easy and portable flossing method
- Pointed end of the handle is used to massage gums and remove food and plaque
Brand: Patterson®
Color: Green
Contains: 48 packages; each package contains 3 flossers
Handle Shape: C-Shaped
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Product Type: Flossers
Specialty: Hygiene
10. Bridgeaid® Dental Floss Threaders
Bridgeaid® floss threaders make flossing under fixed bridges easier. All threaders have precision-molded, smooth edges to be gentle on gums and are extra thin for tight spaces.
Brand: Floss Bridge
Container Type: Packets
Contains: 100 envelopes; each contains 10 threaders
Manufacturer Name: FLOSSAID CORPORATION
Package Quantity: 1000/Pkg
