![]() Too often, floss is a bad fit, which is one of the main reasons people stop using it. In these cases, the products listed are the best options taking all the packaging into consideration, and still better than all plastic floss brands. ![]() There are a couple of nylon options on our list, but only in the cases of expandable floss and interdental brushes that don’t have a non-nylon version. That said, PLA is a better choice than nylon, since it’s made from a renewable material and could degrade eventually more easily than nylon does. While PLA (corn-based) plastics are technically compostable, it really only breaks down effectively in industrial compost facilities-and it’s unlikely they would take floss even if you have access to one. If you want a vegan product, it won’t be compostable, and vice versa, so the choice is between PLA plastic and nylon flosses (vegan) and silk (not vegan and compostable). Those people who are concerned about their cancer risk may want to avoid products that contain PTFE. Some conventional flosses use the same coating as Teflon pans, Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which can be ingested in small amounts as you floss-and may be linked to a range of cancers. Typically, most conventional flosses are made from nylon, which will sit in landfills as long as the plastic package it came in, and some are even coated with a petroleum-based wax. Then there's the floss itself, which could be made from wax-covered cotton, which is biodegradable and/or compostable, or silk. There’s the package, which can be reusable (often glass, sometimes a more durable plastic), or compostable material. There are a few different ways to think about packaging and floss. What to Consider When Shopping for Biodegradable Dental Floss Inactive ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Sorbitol, Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Carboxymethyl, Cellulose, Flavor, Sodium Silicate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Saccharin.For a silk floss, the TreeBird hits all the sustainability marks you can think of, if you want a floss you can find at the supermarket, the Radius Natural Silk Floss is a fairly easy-to-find option.3-month supply when you use a dentist-recommended pea-sized amount as illustrated on our portion guide (optional on a refill plan).Mint anticavity fluoride formula includes the active ingredient sodium monofluorophosphate 0.76% (0.1% w/v fluoride) with tooth-strengthening, anti-cavity properties.Long-lasting electric motor vibrates at an industry standard sensitive 15,000 RPM, pulses every 30 seconds for an even clean, and automatically stops after 2 minutes.A fresh battery is included free on a refill plan, or your own rechargeable battery works too. Removable AAA battery lasts 3 months just like your brush head.Suction strip sticks and resticks to any clean, shiny, dry and flat surface if kept clean. Multi-use cover mounts to mirrors, stands on counters, and covers bristles for travel. ![]() ![]() Lightweight, matte aluminum handle built with CNC precision, bead blasted by robots, and anodized for a lifetime of cleaning.Dentist-recommended for a gentle clean that won’t damage your teeth or sensitive gums. Small, flexible brush head includes 1,200 soft, round-tipped nylon bristles.1 three-month supply of mint anticavity toothpaste.Optional toothpaste (free with first purchase): 1 electric toothbrush, available in metal or plastic. ![]()
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