Traditional dental floss vs. floss picks: Which is easier to use?
Cleaning between your teeth is often the part of an oral hygiene routine that gets overlooked. With the right tool, however, interdental care can be easier and more convenient.
Traditional dental floss allows you to clean individual interdental spaces very precisely. Wrap the floss around your fingers and gently guide it between your teeth using up-and-down movements. Then curve it around the side of the tooth and carefully remove dental plaque and food particles. Thanks to the good control over the movement, floss can easily adapt to the shape of your teeth and reach even narrow interdental spaces.
A floss pick is easier to use thanks to its firm handle, which makes it more convenient to handle. Simply hold the handle, gently guide the taut floss between your teeth and move it several times along the sides of the teeth. This practical design is particularly useful for people who find traditional floss difficult to use or those looking for a quicker and more convenient way to clean between their teeth.
Both tools have the same goal: removing food particles and dental plaque from areas that a regular toothbrush cannot reach. The best choice is the one you will use regularly and with the correct technique.
Choose the interdental care method that works best for you and that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. Traditional dental floss and floss picks are part of the SOFTdent® range of products designed to support a healthier smile.
