Platypus Orthodontic Flosser 30 Count Bag (6 Pack)

Works as expected

I have tried the "needle" pull-through way to floss, which is challenging to say the least. These do the trick (with a bit of a learning curve). Yes there is plastic waste - I hate that. But I MUST floss to protect the teeth with braces, so I guess I have to use plastic. I may try Flossfish, which has mixed reviews - Slate is very spendy but who knows, maybe worth it for the years ...braces take.

So many 5 star reviews from 2025 & 2026 is quite puzzling. I had expected a product that worked just as well as my Publix, generic dental flossers, but with a thin edge to slip under my prospective braces. I am an adult and have flossed for decades. I get my braces put on next week so when the package arrived I was eager to try this brand. Quite disappointed. The dental floss does not remained taught. Instead the arm of plastic bends inward to a 45° angle and the floss stretches down to 1/2 inch on the back plastic arm and 1/4 inch on the front arm. That results in both arms pressing painfullly inward on the gumline in order for the floss to make contact with the gumline. The handle of this flosser has a bendable, very thin 1/2" long plastic arm containing 3 teeny "picks" about 1/16" on two sides. (Think of 2 extremely short bristles on opposite sides of a bottle brush.) The intent is to "brush" plaque away between the teeth. It is not thin enough to go between 12 of my upper and lower front teeth. The hard plastic bristles are not comfortable when used between the teeth where they do fit and unlike a dedicated interdental brush, its not effective. When using, my gums are quite sore from the plastic "picks" rubbing against them. I will edit this review the end of Aug 2026 after my braces are installed. It may be the brace wires will prevent the slender arm from bending inward during flossing and that, in turn, might keep the floss in a position where it doesnt flex to the point of being ineffective.

Platypus Orthodontic Flossers for Braces were recommended by several of our friends whose kids have braces. Although my son and daughter do not love flossing, this floss makes it much easier while they are wearing braces. The floss is strong and doesn’t break. It works great around the brackets. They are a bit pricey, but worth it for the convenience (and fewer complaints from my kids).

Very nice price.