You’ll Actually Look Forward to Flossing, Thanks to These Easy-to-Use Floss Picks
Flossing tends to be the one dental ritual that most often gets tossed to the wayside in an oral care regimen. Even though we know it’s an important part of dental and gum health, it’s tempting to skip it, particularly when you have to deal with wrangling traditional floss, but with floss picks, the hard work—aka getting in between each tooth and the nooks and crannies of your mouth—is done for you. According to double board-certified periodontist and nutritionist Dr. Sanda Moldovan, MS, DDS, using string floss can be difficult, especially for people with bigger hands or smaller mouths. “Floss picks are easy to use, particularly when reaching in between the molars,” she explains. “Plus, most people don’t floss correctly, so floss picks make it much easier to get an effective floss.” We conducted hours of research on the best floss picks, evaluating their material, ergonomic handles, and thread thickness. After consulting with cosmetic dentist Dr. Lawrence Fung, DDS, and Dr. Moldovan, w...