Q15. What is a ‘flossing aid?’
A15. This is a device which is designed to hold dental floss for ease of use. There are people who for whatever reason, find flossing difficult to do, e.g. arthritis and may not even bother. But there are a range of devices which can help with that.
These include electric flossers, holders and sticks.
Find out more in our types of dental floss and aids section.
FAQS Index:
Dental Floss FAQs - A Guide to Dental Floss
- What is ‘dental floss?’
- Should I floss?
- What are the benefits of flossing?
- Are there any risks with flossing?
- Can I floss if my teeth are too close together?
- My teeth have gaps between them, can I use dental floss?
- What types of floss are there?
- Which floss is right for me?
- How much does floss cost?
- How do I use floss?
- Q11. I brush my teeth every day; do I need to use floss?
- Does flossing hurt?
- I have arthritis and find it difficult to floss; is there an alternative?
- What is ‘Glide?’
- What is a ‘flossing aid?’