Why is floss so expensive




















Some people have also received coupons from their dentist. Don't know where you are, but some public health units will give samples to elementary school and high school students. At least they did this just before school closed.

I once heard it was expensive because it is more difficult for the machine to spin the floss on a spool evenly compared to string a slower process perhaps? Not to mention it has to be sanitized.

You could probably ask your friends since there are a lot of people that get the samples from their dentist and dont use them. I have a friend who thought that floss cost too much. What did she use? Yep, the same thread one uses to sew! She swears it is as effective as floss. A life spent making mistakes is not only more memorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.

Check at your dentist for coupons. The generic is a lot cheaper than something like Glide floss. Pick the one that gives the most product for your money. You got a huge savings on that stockpiled floss, but you shouldn't expect a deal like that to come around all the time. The same reason why every other teeth care product is expensive. It can be hard to find the energy to take care of ourselves, let alone others.

But if we want to locate any sense of hope for the future, it is necessary to turn the dull, hard work of being alive in the early decades of the 21 st century into something sustainable, and invite in whatever pleasures we can. That may or may not involve Cocofloss for you. I get it, either way. I like the message it sends. Hey, you and your chompers matter , I imagine my little box of floss saying to me each night.

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We can't wait to share upcoming news and special offers for Oral-B. Please enter a valid email address. Here are a few points to keep in mind about your flossing options: Unwaxed floss is thin nylon floss made of about 35 strands twisted together. It fits into tight spaces if your teeth are close together, but it can be prone to shredding or breaking.

Waxed floss is a standard nylon floss with a light wax coating. It is less likely to break, but the wax coating may make it harder to use in tight spots. Dental tape is broader and flatter than standard floss and comes in waxed or unwaxed versions. People with more space between their teeth often find dental tape more comfortable to use than standard floss.

The material slides between the teeth easily and is less likely to shred compared to standard floss. Super flosses are made from yarn-like material that has stiffer sections on each end that can be used to clean around braces or dental bridges. The Benefits of Flavored Floss The types of flosses mentioned above may also be flavored. Disposable Dental Flossers Or you can buy disposable flossers.



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