Plastic-free dental floss & interdental brushes
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Plastic-free dental floss in refillable dispensers, with bamboo and beechwood interdental brushes, floss refills and tongue cleaners.Plastic-free dental floss in refillable dispensers, with bamboo and beechwood interdental brushes, floss refills and tongue cleaners. Size bamboo interdental brushes to your gaps rather than guessing, and choose vegan dental floss if you want to skip silk and beeswax.
19 products4 brandsfrom £2.97
Pro White Teeth Kits
Eco Dental Floss
Pro White Teeth Kits
Portable Water Flosser
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Choosing a plastic-free dental floss
Plastic-free dental floss swaps petroleum-based nylon for plant-based fibres and comes in a dispenser you refill rather than bin. Standard floss is cheap and works well, so the gain is the plastic spool and case that would otherwise go out every month. Flawless makes a compostable peppermint floss in a bamboo dispenser with a corn fibre refill, and Georganics makes plastic-free floss in English peppermint with refills. Georganics also makes a floss from castor-oil-based nylon, which avoids petroleum but is still a nylon. Heiko Clothing makes a refillable vegan dental floss. Every product here met our standard on materials and transparency.
Natural dental floss and refills
A natural dental floss is usually coated in plant wax and flavoured with essential oils such as peppermint or spearmint. Refillable dental floss keeps the dispenser and replaces only the thread, so the dispenser lasts for years. Organically Epic makes a charcoal floss refill, and Georganics makes a fluoride floss with activated charcoal. Biodegradable dental floss and compostable floss break down at the end of their life in the right conditions, so check each listing for how to dispose of it.
Interdental brushes and bamboo interdental brushes
Interdental brushes clean between teeth where a toothbrush cannot reach, and many people find them easier to use than floss. Size matters most. The brush should fit snugly without forcing, and most people need two or three sizes for different gaps. Organically Epic makes bamboo interdental brushes with stainless steel wire, and Georganics makes beechwood interdental brushes. For braces or other dental work, Pro White Teeth Kits makes a portable water flosser, and interdental brushes for braces reach around the wires. A dentist or hygienist can tell you which sizes to start with.
Tongue cleaners and the rest of your routine
A tongue cleaner removes coating from the tongue in a couple of strokes, which helps breath feel fresher. Organically Epic makes a stainless steel tongue cleaner, and Zerolla makes a bamboo tongue scraper. For the full routine, Toothbrushes has bamboo and beechwood brushes, Toothpaste covers the paste and Mouthwash has tablets and oil pulling.
Common questions
Are interdental brushes better than floss?
Both clean between teeth. Interdental brushes are easier for many people and suit larger gaps, while floss reaches tight contacts, and a dentist or hygienist can advise which suits your teeth.
What size interdental brush do I need?
The brush should slide between your teeth snugly without bending or forcing. Most people need more than one size, so a mixed pack is a good way to start.
How often should you use interdental brushes?
Once a day is the usual advice, ideally before brushing at night. Replace each brush when the bristles splay or the wire bends.
Is plastic-free floss as strong as nylon floss?
Good plant-based floss is strong enough for daily use, though it can fray sooner in very tight gaps. Waxed versions glide more easily.
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