Abstract: A dental hygiene apparatus for enabling a flossing of teeth. The apparatus can include a dispensing member and an accumulating member. The dispensing and accumulating members can each comprise a ring with an aperture for receiving a finger. Activating switches can selectively enable a dispensing of dental floss from the dispensing member and a retraction of dental floss relative to the accumulating member. A bobbin within the accumulating member can be rotated by a coil spring that can be rewound. The apertures in the rings can be varied. A floss retaining member can alternatively be retained by a ring, an opposed hook arrangement, or any other arrangement coupled to the dispensing member. Dental floss can be dispensed from a distal end of a post. The dental hygiene apparatus can further include as part of a unified system a finger shield arrangement, which can comprise first and second tubular members.

Abstract: A dental floss apparatus for cleaning the gaps between adjacent teeth which is comprised of a pair of handles that are configured for engagement with the fingers with strands of flossing substrate extending therebetween. The flossing substrates are spaced from each other, running substantially parallel and extending within an opening formed between the ends of the handles, with tension maintained by the user through employment of the handles. A dissolvable substrate is positioned within this opening through an engagement with one or both of the handles or the flossing substrate, and upon contact with the surface of the teeth, dissolves, and deposits a residue on the surface of the teeth and the surrounding area of the mouth.

Abstract: A detachable device for improved dental hygiene supports and tensions dental floss above and beyond the bristles of the tooth brush so that flossing can occur using the bristle end of the tooth brush and avoid having the bristles interfere with the flossing process. In preferred embodiments the device is mechanically coupled to a sonic toothbrush to transmit sonic energy to the floss for improved cleaning. In other embodiments the device includes a tongue cleaning implement.

Abstract: The present invention is a device and manufacturing method to be used by persons wearing orthodontic braces to simplify the task of flossing their teeth. The device consists of a convenient pre-cut length of dental floss with a first and second end, an elongated guide element fabricated from a semi-rigid material suitable for oral use and configured with an attachment aperture, an optional flex aperture, and optional curvature, and further consisting of pre-attachment of the floss first end to the guide element leaving the second end of the floss unencumbered. Preferentially, the means of pre-attachment is accomplished with a friction knot formed by first inserting a looped length of floss through the guide attachment aperture then folding the tip of the guide element through the loop and retracting the slack in the floss until it gathers tightly and securely around the trailing end of the guide element.

Abstract: A tooth cleaning object comprises a force applying portion, a tooth cleaning portion connected to the force applying portion and at least one bracing portion bridging the tooth cleaning portion and the force applying portion. The force applying portion is vertical to the tooth cleaning portion. The tooth cleaning object of the invention can be easily used to clean user's molar teeth through the tooth cleaning portion. The bracing portion reinforces the connection of the force applying portion and the tooth cleaning portion so that it is not easily broken under a shearing force.

Abstract: A multi-colored dental floss includes a unitary and flexible core member with an elongated shape provided with opposed first and second ends. The second end is covered by a multi-colored outer coating surrounding an entire circumference thereof, and the first end is an exposed outer surface spaced from the multi-colored outer coating such that the beginning segment remains uncolored. An housing is provided with a bottom cavity, a planar top surface spanning across an entire top side of the cavity, a cutting implement directly attached to the top surface and nested within a first one of the apertures, and a lid pivotally attached to the top surface. The multi-colored dental floss further includes a spool statically seated within the housing, and the core member is concentrically wound about the spool and channeled upwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A dental flosser having a tongue cleaner, the flosser including a handle terminating at a head: a pair of spaced apart arms extending from the head; a length of dental floss extending between the arms; and a rugous surface on at least one of the arms suitable for being scraped against the tongue of a user for effectively cleaning the tongue.

Abstract: An oral care device having a handle, a neck, and a pair of curved arms. The handle includes an enlarged distal end and a reduced proximal end, and a pair of downwardly-extending handle walls. The handle walls are spaced at their upper ends and converge with and join one another at their lower ends to define a substantially V-shaped cross-section and an upwardly-opening blind cavity. A neck extends distally from the handle and defines a tongue portion that is recessed relative to a top surface. A pair of curved arms extend distally and downwardly from the neck. When substantially identical oral care devices are stacked one upon the other, the upwardly-opening blind cavity of one oral care device nestingly receives the downwardly-extending handle walls of another oral care device.

Abstract: An eating utensil such as a disposable plastic fork, spoon, knife, or combination thereof, is combined with a dental flosser and optionally with at least one other oral hygienic device for personal use after eating in a location where oral hygienic facilities may not be otherwise available. In some embodiments the oral hygienic device may be permanently attached to the eating utensil, which can serve as a handle for using the oral hygienic device. In other embodiments the oral hygienic device may be displaced in a snap-off or bend-away manner at score lines to facilitate use of oral hygienic device, either still attached to the utensil or removed for separate use, optionally configured with a thumb-finger grip tab.

Abstract: The invention presents a Dental Floss Bow to solve existent flossing problems. The Dental Floss Bow grips dental floss by adjusting the clearance gap between Taper Hole Body and Cone Body, which is achieved by thread engagement between Grip Nut and Taper Hole Body (which has male thread at one end). The Dental Floss Bow can also tension dental floss by a Tension Nut, which pulls the Taper Hole Body and Cone Body together. With the functions of gripping and tensioning the invention is simple to operate, handy and effective. A Floss Bin is integrated into the invention.

Abstract: A flossing tool comprising includes a handle having a first end, a second end opposite said first end, and a longitudinal length defining a line extending through the first end and the second end. A head is attached to the handle, the head includes a pair of arms supporting a strand of dental floss. The arms extend at a first angle with respect to the line. A hinge is positioned between the head and the handle. The hinge enables the head to pivot with respect to the line, forming a second angle between the head and the line, the second angle being different from the first angle. The first angle may be fixed to orient the floss into a use position, and the second angle may vary as the head is flexed about the hinge. The hinge enables the head and arms to flex as the user moves the floss between different sets of teeth.

Abstract: A dental floss holder includes a shank (11), an adjusting member (12) pivotally mounted on the shank and a cleaning unit (20) detachably mounted on the adjusting member. Thus, the rotation portion (111) of the shank is rotated relative to the mounting portion (122) of the adjusting member to adjust the inclined angle between the shank and the adjusting member so that the inclined angle between the shank and the cleaning unit is adjusted according to a user's requirement so as to facilitate the user clearing the teeth in different inclined angles.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus capable of being used in dental procedures is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus comprises an elongated handle and a cleaning member. The elongated handle comprises a first end portion and a second end portion. The cleaning member comprises a stretchable member and a brush. The stretchable member has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end of the stretchable member is removably coupled to a connecting point between the first end portion of the elongated handle and the second end portion of the elongated handle. The distal end portion of the stretchable member is slidably engaged to the second end portion of the elongated handle. The brush is attached to the distal end portion of the stretchable member.

Abstract: A flossing device having internal floss feed in which floss is advanced from a storage chamber inside the handle of the device, through feed gears, to a pair of spaced apart tines. Spent floss is returned through the return gears, the return drive gear having a greater diameter than the feed drive gear, thus ensuring the floss remains taut between the tines. An integral cutter allows the spent floss to be cut off and discarded. The cover over one or both sets of gears may be open at the top and bottom to allow cleaning of the gears. A flexible tile may be included over the aperture through which the floss exits the storage chamber to prevent water incursion therein. A floss advance lever advances the floss by a single action when pressed forward, which creates and maintains sufficient tension on the floss resulting in taut and snug floss between the tines. Optionally, the flossing head has a vibratory device to aid in the flossing action.

Abstract: A powered dental flossing device includes a gyroscopic or motion sensor. Powered functions of the flossing device, including floss winding, linear and transverse agitation or oscillation of the floss, and LED illumination are all activated and deactivated as a function of changes in the detected orientation of the flossing device, eliminating the need for manual switches and providing an intuitive user experience to increase speed and convenience of flossing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental floss pick, which is mainly a rigid grip having two ends. A pointed end is formed on one end of the grip and is sheathed by a soft elastomer. Two support arms are formed by extending outwardly from the other end of the grip, and dental floss is mounted tightly between terminations of the support arms for cleaning between teeth. Given design of the grip and the pointed end, dental floss can be used for cleaning and since the pointed end of the dental floss pick has the soft elastomer, the pointed end can be deeply inserted in gap between teeth for improved cleaning with reduced risk of gum injury.

Abstract: A credit card type dental floss dispenser for carrying in a wallet or the like. The dispenser comprises a substantially closed housing (57) having oppositely disposed substantially planar wall portions, narrowly spaced apart and a supply of dental floss within. The floss dispenser includes a dispensing area (56) for dispensing the floss including a cutter (64) for severing the floss into desired lengths. The dispensing area is enclosed by a moveable cover (58) in order to improve hygiene and prevent dirt from contamination the floss supply. A floss storage reel may be visible through the housing and may include advertising or other indicia. The dispenser may also include means to prevent rotation of the reel in one direction.

Abstract: A dental floss pick with a bactericidal function includes a support body and a plurality of dental silks. The support body has a support portion and at least two suspended portions separated from each other and parallelly extended outwards from the support portion. Each dental silk has two ends respectively fixed on the two suspended portions. Each dental silk is composed of a first dental material and a second dental material, and the second dental material is composed of a plurality of nano-sized silver particles that are mixed into the first dental material. Therefore, when the twisted dental silks are stirred by a predetermined force, one part of the nano-sized silver particles that have been mixed in the first dental material may be separated from the first dental material.

Abstract: Disclosed in this specification is a gripping device for dental floss strands, for dental brace wearers. The device comprises a shaft with a bore, a stem that reciprocates in the bore, and optional gripping feature on a distal end of the shaft to facilitate user handling. The stem carries a head through which the dental floss can be inserted. The dental floss is captured between the shaft and the head, eliminating the need for users to hold onto the dental floss manually.

Abstract: A miniature dental flossing packet suitable for single use unobtrusive flossing. The miniature dental floss packet comprising a length of dental floss stored within and unremovably attached to a dental floss holder. A method for forming, fabrication and manufacturing a miniature dental floss packet.

Abstract: A dispenser including a first sheet defining at least part of one or more cavities; a second sheet defining at least another part of the one or more cavities; a plurality of pull covers attached to at least one of the first sheet and the second sheet; and a plurality of floss portions each located in a corresponding cavity of the one or more cavities, wherein when a pull cover of the plurality of pull covers is separated from the first sheet or the second sheet, a corresponding floss portion of the plurality of floss portions is removed from a corresponding cavity of the plurality of the one or more cavities. One or more of the floss portions may be attached to, or formed integrally with, a corresponding pull cover of the plurality of pull covers. A weakened area may delineate a pull cover.

Abstract: A dental flossing device specifically designed to accommodate flossing for persons with common orthodontic braces where the braces consist of metal wires supported by metal or ceramic brackets cemented to the tooth surface. The flosser is a flossing device consisting of an accommodating handle with grip and a U-shaped extension to which dental floss is tensely attached to each end. The flosser includes narrow floss-holding extensions which fit beneath the brace wire and the tooth surface and its angled handle which comfortably permits access to rear teeth.

Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning the teeth comprising a flosser portion and an elongated member which extends from the flosser portion is described. A pick which also extends from the elongated member and may be at a variety of angles with respect to the elongated portion.

Abstract: An interdental cleaner with dental floss wherein the dental floss and the interdental cleaner are formed as a single body to increase the convenience of use. The present device makes alternative use of dental floss and interdental cleaner easier and increases convenience of use, by including a body having a handle part which a user grips, a holder fixing both ends of dental floss which are disposed at one end of the body and have a prescribed length, and an interdental cleaner mounted at the other end of the body. Since the interdental cleaner and dental floss of the present device are formed as a single body to be used alternatively according to the situation, the present device has an effect of improving convenience. Additionally, since it is possible to use the bristles of the interdental cleaner alternatively, the present device has an effect of increasing durability of the product.

Abstract: A method to clean the interproximal mesial and distal surfaces of a pair of adjacent teeth, as well as to clean the outer surfaces of the teeth.

Abstract: A dental plier-type appliance is provided for removing debris that is trapped or lodged between teeth without applying pressure to the teeth or crown itself and thus avoiding loosening the teeth (or crown). The current method for removing debris that is lodged between the teeth is usually accomplished by either of the following methods . . . manual flossing, a flossing type tool, a dental scaler, or a dental explorer. The problem with the current methods is that they all transfer unnecessary pressure to the teeth or crown as pressure is being applied to the debris being dislodged, thus risking the chance of loosening the teeth (or crown). The advantage of the present invention is that it transfers all it's “plier-type” power directly to the debris being removed without transferring any power or pressure to the teeth themselves.

Abstract: A dental floss apparatus comprises a body member and a shaft member. The body member comprises a broad proximal end portion and a narrow distal end portion. The broad proximal end portion comprises an attachment mechanism for attaching to an elongated handle member. The narrow distal end portion terminates in a protruding member. The shaft member comprises a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion comprises a hollow portion for being removably received over the protruding member. The second end portion comprises a forked tip portion disposed at a pre-determined angle to an axial line connecting the first end portion and the second end portion. The forked tip portion comprises a flossing member disposed therebetween. The flossing member is capable of being energized by a power source and is further capable of motion in at least one direction on being energized by the power source.

Abstract: An oral hygiene device (10) comprising first and second parts (46,47), the first part (46) comprising a hollow body portion which encloses dental floss (64) and the other part (47) defining a toothpick, the dental floss(64) being attached to the first and second parts (46,47), the first part (47) being separable from the second part (46) so that the parts (46, 47) can act as handles between which the dental floss (64) can be tensioned. The part (46) may have ribs (54) on at least one face for enhancing gripping and also to enable the device (10) to be used as a tongue cleaner or scraper. The first part (46) may also carry a capsule (60 which can contain a liquid such as a mouth wash or breath freshener or a solid substance such as a lozenge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental cleaning device, particularly to a flosser device for cleaning teeth gaps. The flosser device according to the present invention removes food particles from different tooth gaps by mounting the flosser element to the flosser element longitudinal connecting slot and the flosser element transverse connecting slot to adjust the position of the flosser. The flosser element base is disposed in the gradually narrowing flosser element connecting slots, so that the flosser element arms diverse outwardly to tension a length of flosser between the flosser element arms. Besides, the center of the flosser element connecting slot is hollow to form a base receiving hole so that the base press-release point projects through the base receiving hole out of the handle after the flosser element base is mounted on the flosser element connecting mechanism, and a user can draw out the flosser element by pressing the base press-release point for replacement.

Abstract: Improvement in floss box for public place, wherein the box comprises a general structure (1) that is defined by a base (2) to be mounted against the wall, and a cover (3) defined in a way to recover all internal devices of the box; the base (2) incorporates a mounting support (4), wherein it is positioned a bobbin (5); the base (2) receives the mounting of the direction pulley (6), which is fixed along with an axis (7) centered on the base (2), said pulley having a small channel (8), wherein the floss box hereby treated characterized by the fact that in the bottom of the channel (8) of direction pulley (6) is provided a perimeter cavity (9); the referred perimeter cavity (9) retains floss (X) along with periphery of direction pulley (6), making the said floss (X) to assume a more favorable condition at the moment of its exposure due to the expelling device (10) action.

Abstract: A flossing tool comprises in general a fork shape handle body, a lever and a rotor. The handle body has eyelets to direct the floss. The lever is pivoted on the neck of the handle body to stretch the floss directly or via the rotor. The rotor has one or two reels for winding the floss. The tool provides constant controllable tensioning and easy advancing operation of the floss. Four embodiments are illustrated in this invention, in the fourth embodiment a floss container is included.

Abstract: A device to aid in flossing teeth including a jaw hook body, a pair of floss retaining projections on one end of the jaw hook body, and a grip handle at an opposite end of the jaw hook body. The grip handle may be a closed loop, an open loop, a padded structure, a pivoting structure, a decorative structure, a structure for holding the tool upright on a surface, or some combination of these features.

Abstract: A dental tool for flossing the teeth of a person having braces includes a handle having a rotatably mounted head. The head has spaced first and second prongs which are thin enough to extend between the wire of the braces and the juncture of two teeth. The first and second prongs are provided with slots at their ends for receiving a strand of dental floss. Cleats attached to the prongs are also provided for securing the strand tautly between the prongs and through the slots.

Abstract: A method for coating a cleaning region of an interdental cleaning device, which includes preheating the cleaning region to a predetermined temperature. Then, immersing the preheated cleaning region in a coating agent. The coating agent including a flavoring agent encapsulated in a wax, thereby forming a coating on the cleaning region upon immersion. Next, a flow of air is forced across the coated cleaning region in a drip zone, thereby removing an excess portion of the wax and exposing at least a portion of the flavoring agent at a surface of the coating. Then, the coating is cured by cooling the cleaning region.

Abstract: A dental flosser having a handle and a pair of spaced apart arms. A length of dental floss having distinct segments of varying textures extends between the spaced apart arms. A first segment is relatively smooth and is used for insertion and withdrawal of the floss into/from the spaces between adjacent teeth. A second segment is textured and is used for removing plaque and other debris from the spaces between adjacent teeth.

Abstract: An improved structure of floss stick includes a body, two forks extending downward from a side of the body and a handle extending laterally from the body, The floss stick has plural lengths of flosses. The two ends of each of flosses are respectively connected to the two forks, such that the flosses are parallely arranged and spaced from each other. When a user utilizes the floss stick for flossing, the flosses are inserted between the user's teeth, and the handled is held to move to and fro along the teeth sides and removes the food and plaque therefrom.

Abstract: A dental flossing device comprising a handle and a floss holder. The floss holder comprises a base portion and a pair of spaced-apart arms accommodating dental floss therebetween. The floss holder has greater flexibility in a direction laterally perpendicular to the direction of the length of said length of dental floss than in the direction of the floss itself. This flexibility is provided either by incorporating at least one convoluted section into either the base portion or the pair of spaced-apart arms of the floss holder, or by providing either the base portion or the pair of spaced-apart arms with a reduced cross sectional dimension in the lateral direction generally perpendicular to the floss than in the direction generally parallel to the floss, or by means of a groove in the neck by which the floss holder is attached to the handle.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus capable of being used in dental procedures is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus comprises an elongated handle and a cleaning member. The elongated handle comprises a first end portion and a second end portion. The cleaning member comprises a stretchable member and a brush. The stretchable member has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end of the stretchable member is removably coupled to a connecting point between the first end portion of the elongated handle and the second end portion of the elongated handle. The distal end portion of the stretchable member is slidably engaged to the second end portion of the elongated handle. The brush is attached to the distal end portion of the stretchable member.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus capable of being used in dental procedures is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus comprises an elongated handle and a cleaning member. The elongated handle comprises a first end portion and second end portion with spring tension attached to handle. The detachable dental floss has a proximal end and distil end. The proximal end of dental floss is attached to spring tension and the destil end of the dental floss with the brush is engaged to the pistil end of handle in a way that allows the dental floss to move freely with the spring tension.

Abstract: A novel dental device is disclosed for facilitating oral hygiene. The device includes a light source and a light guide, where light from the light source is propagated through the light guide so that it refracts from the end thereof. Through this refraction it at least partially illuminates bristles, or dental floss or a dental pick and in use illuminates, at least partially, teeth and gums within the mouth. Preferably the dental device utilizes a light source of such a wavelength that facilitates killing of bacteria.

Abstract: A flosser pick system, having a first dental flosser having an elongate handle with a pick end and a second dental flosser having a handle, a pair of spaced apart arms at one end of the handle with a length of dental floss extending between the arms, and a receiver defined as part of second dental flosser and configured to matingly receive portions of the first flosser to provide the flosser pick system.

Abstract: A detachable device for improved dental hygiene supports and tensions dental floss above and beyond the bristles of the tooth brush so that flossing can occur using the bristle end of the tooth brush and avoid having the bristles interfere with the flossing process. In preferred embodiments the device is mechanically coupled to a sonic toothbrush to transmit sonic energy to the floss for improved cleaning. In other embodiments the device includes a tongue cleaning implement.

Abstract: A dental floss device includes a handle having a head piece and a disposable holder for a length of dental floss. The holder includes a base portion and a pair of spaced-apart jaws extending from the base and which extend to embrace the head piece of the handle when the holder is in a correct alignment configuration with respect to the handle. The device has an interlock which ensures that the holder can be interengaged with the head piece only when the holder is correctly aligned with the head piece. The interlock includes a head interlock part provided by interlock grooves and a holder interlock part provided by corresponding interlock tongues. There are two interlock grooves and corresponding interlock tongues which slidably interengage when the holder is correctly aligned with the head piece If the holder is turned so that it is not correctly aligned with the head piece, the interlock tongues of the holder prevent engagement of the holder with the head piece.

Abstract: This invention discloses an apparatus and method for cleaning teeth, particularly in individuals undergoing cosmetic and orthodontic treatment. The apparatus includes members having a tooth contact portion and a handle portion. Connected to the tooth contact portion is a floss tip enclosure element capable of receiving floss that is capped. The invention can be used easily and conveniently to enable a person to floss underneath bridges, or orthodontic wiring, without damage to the gingival tissue.

Abstract: A dental flossing device that aids proper oral hygiene between teeth without exerting manual forces. The accordion-like structure of the head unit attaches a floss filament bow of fixed dimension which then attaches to a handle. The unique head unit of the device facilitates the passing of the flossing filament through the contact areas between teeth utilizing biting forces than those of the hands and arms. Accordingly, this eliminates the need to require manual dexterity and exertion while flossing. The retractable head unit can be fabricated using a spring-like mechanism which allows it to collapse and return to its original shape or it may be automated using electrical power.

Abstract: A refillable dental flosser dispenser stores and sequentially dispenses a plurality of dental flossers each of which flossers has first and second sides and an edge extending between the first and second sides. The dispenser includes a housing having a refill end, a dispensing end and a housing side wall extending between the refill and dispensing ends. The housing side wall defines an internal storage cavity within which plural flossers are stored in a side-by-side serial arrangement. A dispensing-end wall combines with a housing side wall to define a side-emitting dispensing slot dimensioned so as to permit the edgewise withdrawal from within the storage cavity of only a single flosser at a time.

Abstract: A loop is formed by a bow having across one side a strip or blade. The bow has flexure and memory. The flexure and memory of the bow are imparted to the strip, enabling the strip to be either taut or loose, depending on the pressure exerted by the operator upon the bow. The bow is held and manipulated by the operator with the thumb and finger. The strip is positioned under tension. A holder for the device allows additional variability in the angle of attack of the strip, and facilitates quick and easy interchange of the strips. A holder avoids insertion of fingers far back in the mouth, where working space is limited.

Abstract: A flosser illumination system provides a flosser and an illumination device that is removably positionable on the flosser for illuminating the mouth during flossing.

Abstract: A dental floss dispenser suited for mounting upon a planar surface surrounding a bathroom sink or wall for instant availability. It includes a reloadable housing having an exit opening, and may be used for dental tape or plural spools of dental floss material. The housing supports a laterally extending cutting blade member having a recess accommodating the thumb and fingers holding a segment of material to be severed.

Abstract: A toothpick device for cleaning teeth includes a toothpick. The toothpick is comprised of two separable portions and has at least one pointed end. A length of dental floss is provided with each end of the dental floss being secured to one of the two portions of the toothpick by melted wax. The dental floss is wound for storage between said two portions whereby separating the two portions unwinds the dental floss for use.