Abstract: Improved dental flossing agents are provided that include two, three or more separated strands of typical multifilament yarns derived from PTFE, polyester, nylon, cotton or other commonly used fibers or mixtures thereof, to be cinched or conjoined at one or both ends by plaiting, knotting, or by adhesive, heat sealing, clamping or otherwise, and of a suitable length of approximately fifteen inches, severed from a roll or bobbin storage, including the selection of strands exhibiting different properties as to texture, abrasion, pharmaceutical activity or flavor and accepting of colour; with the flossing step including the conventional approach, the spreading of the separated strands for entry into two or more teeth crevices at the same time with conjoined ends readily insertable between teeth and above or below bridges or tooth appliances to effect cleaning action and all suitable for economical manufacture and distribution.