Abstract: A tooth flossing device comprising a sleeve and a dental floss retainer. The sleeve is releasably receivable over the finger of a user. The dental floss retainer assists in securing a length of dental floss to the sleeve such that the sleeve, when received over the finger of a user, assists in the insertion of the dental floss between the teeth of the user or another. The dental floss retainer comprises a pair of leg members extending outwardly from the surface of the sleeve. The distance between the dental floss, when secured between the leg members, and the sleeve determining the extent to which the dental floss can be inserted between the teeth of a user or another.

Abstract: A flossing device including a first elongated member and a second elongated member each including a channel disposed at a top end, wherein each channel includes a first cross-sectional spacing and a second cross-sectional spacing, wherein the second cross-sectional spacing is less than the first cross-sectional spacing, and the second cross-sectional spacing is closer to a top edge of the first elongated member than the first cross-sectional spacing. The flossing device includes a floss string having a first end including an enlarged portion disposed within the channel of the elongated members, and sized to be substantially larger than the second cross-sectional spacing. The floss string may include a second end coupled to a top end of the second elongated member. The flossing device includes a seal and an aperture disposed on a surface of the elongated members and are disposed adjacent the channel.

Abstract: A handle has distal and proximal ends and an exterior surface. Controls with a vibrating coupler are adapted to vibrate rapidly in response to the controls. A head has a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end has a coupling recess for receiving the vibrating coupler. The enlarged distal end has a generally planar surface and a generally hemispherical surface. The hemispherical surface has a recess to couple with a holder. A holder has a central base and two outwardly extending fingers. The fingers have free ends with a piece of floss secured between the free ends. Bristles extend from the planar surface between the fingers to control the movement of the floss between teeth.

Abstract: A floss pick including a body with a handle and a head having a length of floss therein. The handle defines an aperture with a toothpick member disposed therein. The toothpick member is connected to the handle by first and second bridge members. In a first instance, the bridge members are broken to detach the toothpick member. In a second instance, the bridge members are twisted to pivot the toothpick member from a nonuse position to a use position where it is disposed at an angle relative to the body. The toothpick member is pivoted by engaging a terminal end thereof with an index finger of the hand in which the body is held. The angle of the toothpick member relative to the body is adjusted using the index finger to permit picking of the teeth in any region of the user's mouth without changing hands.

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: A handle has distal and proximal ends and a drive mechanism. Operational components on the handle include ON and OFF controls and a vibrating coupler to create sonic vibrations. A coupling head has a distal and a proximal ends. The proximal end is formed with a coupling recess. A replaceable holder has a central base and two outwardly extending fingers. The fingers have free ends with a piece of floss secured there between. The central base has a shape for coupling to and uncoupling from the coupling head. The length of the floss between the fingers is from 5 to 10 percent greater than the distance between the fingers. A compressible stop is on the base of the holder between the fingers. The remainder of the fingers are devoid of a compressible stop.

Abstract: A dental hygiene threading tool used to insert floss between teeth of a user who has permanent oral implants. Traditional flossing for individuals with oral implants and the methods of flossing between implants and the gum line presently available are time consuming and difficult, due to the lack of the space between the two structures. The disclosed device comprises a hollow tube used to guide a floss threading line or pull through guide into these tight spaces. The tube is then removed once the threading line has been inserted. A user feeds a strand of dental floss through the threading line loop and pulls the threading line with the dental floss through the space. Once the dental floss has been fed through the teeth, the flossing procedure may commence. The device dramatically reduces time and effort required to thread floss between teeth and oral implants.

Abstract: A dental flosser including a plastic handle having proximal and distal ends, a flosser head at the distal end of the handle, and two spaced apart arms extending from the flosser head. Two distal end portions extend from the arms and secure a strand of floss. The distal end portions may be wider than the respective arms to increase the force required to pull the floss through the distal end portions. The distal end portions may intersect and extend through an interior and exterior plane defined by the interior and exterior surfaces of the arms.

Abstract: A method and device for flossing teeth utilizing positionally adjustable floss picks holding strands of dental floss. The floss picks fit into a retainer component and are positioned to insert the floss strands into the interproximal dental spaces between the user's teeth. The position of individual floss picks can be adjusted to achieve the correct fit. The disclosure also teaches a retainer with two sides comprising slotted tracks extending substantially the length of each retainer side. The slots contain floss strands.

Abstract: An embodiment of a dental flosser (10) includes a power driver (12) drivingly connectable to a flossing attachment (11). The flossing attachment includes a movably supported floss span (24) coming from a floss supply (26). A take-up spool (64) is positioned proximate to a floss-supporting tine (16) for winding used floss while fresh floss continually replaces the floss span. A cam (68) on the spool engages the tine to reciprocate the floss span for interdental cleaning. A brushing attachment (72) includes a resilient disk-shaped lingual brush (75) on a shaft (74). Opposite the lingual brush on the shaft is a resilient cup-shaped buccal brush (84). A spring (83) is positioned to urge the buccal brush to slide toward the lingual brush to engage and clean user teeth between the brushes. A brush lock (77) enables the brushes to be held apart for rinsing and air drying.

Abstract: The stem extended from the handle has a slot in the center dividing it into two halves. The ends of two halves branch out to form a ‘Y’ structure and then each extended forwards to form two prongs. Each prong is bent downwards 90 degrees at two thirds of its length with a ‘T’ shaped slit in the tip. The ends of the arms of the ‘Y’ structure are connected by a link. A sliding button holds the new floss and the return floss. With the button in the slot and the floss routed through the guiding rings in the arms of the ‘Y’ structure, under the link, up and over the prongs and through the ‘T’ slits, pulling the button towards the handle creates the tension in the floss, rotating the button feeds new floss across the tips and rewinds the used floss onto the button.

Abstract: The invention is a dental floss applicator and interdental stimulator that is flexible and also includes a guard to ensure that the dental floss has not been used or otherwise tampered with. Users can adjust the angle of the dental floss applicator and stimulator into a configuration that best suits their particular needs. When flex adjusted, the applicator is able to hold its new configuration while maintaining sufficient strength to allow the user to comfortably maneuver the apparatus to properly floss the teeth or stimulate the gums. Furthermore, the invention is disposable, rendering it convenient to use after a meal when the user is away from a private bathroom setting, such as at a home or other lodging.

Abstract: An oral hygiene device, which is embodied as a toothpick with floss, includes a toothpick body and a floss. The toothpick body has a closed end, an opening end, and a floss cavity formed between the closed end and the opening end, wherein the closed end of the toothpick body forms a tapering end. The floss, having a first end and an opposed second end, is received in the floss cavity of the toothpick body in a hidden manner. The toothpick body is used as a conventional toothpick to effectively remove detritus and plaques from the teeth and is easy to carry. The floss is normally protected within the toothpick body in a hidden manner to keep the floss in a hygiene purpose and is adapted for being pulled out of the floss cavity for flossing.

Abstract: A foldable floss pick includes a grip having a first connection section at one end and a floss arch having a second connection section rotatably connected to the first connection section of the grip. A dental floss is connected between two ends of the floss arch. The floss arch defines a virtual face. When not folded, the floss arch is positioned in a first relative position where the virtual face is substantially coplanar with the grip and the floss pick is in a straight form to facilitate package. In use, the floss arch is first folded toward the grip and fixed in a second relative position by means of a latch structure disposed between the grip and the floss arch. Then a user can conveniently use the folded floss pick to clean the teeth.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel dental flossing device (1), which is adapted to be inserted entirely into an oral cavity of the user. The flossing device (1) comprises a floss string (10) and at least two manipulation members (21), which are connected by the string (10) for control thereof. The manipulation members (21) are adapted to be guided by oral muscles, particularly the tongue, of the user, whereby the floss string (10) may be guided by tongue via the manipulation members (21) without introducing fingers to said oral cavity.

Abstract: A dental floss includes a handle; a head including two parallel arms and a floss having both ends formed with open ends of the arms respectively; and an inclined element having one end formed with the handle and the other end formed with the head so that the head offsets with respect to the handle by a first distance in a first lateral direction. Further, each arm includes an inclined member formed with the head so that the arms offset with respect to the head by a second distance in the first lateral direction.

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 floss pick including a body with a handle and a head. The head has first and second arms defining a cavity between them, and a length of dental floss extending between the arms and across the cavity. Preferably, the handle is oval in shape for easier grasping by the user. The body includes a toothpick member that preferably is disposed on the head and extends outwardly from one of the first and second arms into the cavity. The floss extends between the other of the first and second arms and the toothpick member and during use guides the toothpick member into interproximal spaces between teeth. Alternatively, a toothpick member may be provided in a recessed region of the handle and extend forwardly toward the head. The latter toothpick member is able to be detached from the handle for separate use.

Abstract: A dental floss comprising a first connecting element and a second connecting element wherein the connecting elements interact to form a connecting assembly and thereby form a loop of dental floss. This dental floss can be used for forming a dental floss loop by engaging the first connecting element and the second connecting element.

Abstract: A dental floss clamp, said clamp comprising a first limb and a second limb which are mutually hinged at a first end of each limb; each limb having a plurality of projections and recesses configured such that when the limbs are brought together the projections of the first limb can engage with the recesses of the second limb and the projections of the first limb press laterally on the projections of the second limb in order to clamp a length of dental floss.

Abstract: A method for producing a length of dental floss having a plastic part attached comprising the steps of providing a mould having a cavity; disposing a length of dental floss within the cavity; arranging the dental floss within the cavity such that the dental floss enters the cavity at a first location x and exits the cavity at a second location y and wherein the path length of the dental floss within the cavity is greater than the linear distance between the first location x and the second location y; and injecting a plastic material into the cavity to encapsulate the floss.

Abstract: A dental floss clamp comprising a screw connection having a threaded nut and a threaded bolt which is moveable within a longitudinal axis of the threaded nut and can be screwed therein wherein the threaded nut comprises a jacket and has an interior thread and an interior groove; the threaded bolt has an exterior thread and an exterior groove; each turn of the interior thread has a first flank , and a second flank, each having a pitch; and wherein the pitch of the second flank with respect to the longitudinal axis of the threaded nut is greater than the pitch of the first flank.

Abstract: By the invention a dental interproximal cleaning device is provided including a handle and a holder, the handle having a proximal end and a distal end, the holder having a base joined to the distal end and a bifurcation forming two branches and a cleaning element extending between the branches of the bifurcation. The cleaning element has a thread element and a brush element, the thread element having a length corresponding at least to the transversal dimension of a tooth or to the transversal dimension of a contact surface between said tooth and an adjacent tooth, and the brush element having a length at least corresponding to one half of the length of the thread element.

Abstract: The invention is dental floss applicator and interdental stimulator that is flexible and also includes a guard to ensure that the dental floss has not been used or otherwise tampered with. Users can adjust the angle of the dental floss applicator and stimulator into a configuration that best suits their particular needs. When flex adjusted, the applicator is able to hold its new configuration while maintaining sufficient strength to allow the user to comfortably maneuver the apparatus to properly floss the teeth or stimulate the gums. Furthermore, the invention is disposable, rendering it convenient to use after a meal when the user is away from a private bathroom setting, such as at a home or other lodging.

Abstract: A flossing device including a first elongated member and a second elongated member each including a channel disposed at a top end, wherein each channel includes a first cross-sectional spacing and a second cross-sectional spacing, wherein the second cross-sectional spacing is less than the first cross-sectional spacing, and the second cross-sectional spacing is closer to a top edge of the first elongated member than the first cross-sectional spacing. The flossing device includes a floss string having a first end including an enlarged portion disposed within the channel of the elongated members, and sized to be substantially larger than the second cross-sectional spacing. The floss string may include a second end coupled to a top end of the second elongated member. The flossing device includes a seal and an aperture disposed on a surface of the elongated members and are disposed adjacent the channel.

Abstract: A method and device for flossing teeth utilizing positionally adjustable floss picks holding strands of dental floss. The floss picks fit into a retainer component and are positioned to insert the floss strands into the interproximal spaces between the user's teeth. The position of individual floss picks can be adjusted to achieve the correct fit.

Abstract: The flossing of teeth for users wearing braces is facilitated by a device having a handle attached to side supporting elements and a central tip element where a piece of dental floss is attached to the side supporting elements. The side supporting elements and a central tip element are attached to the handle with a strand of dental floss rigidly connected to the side supporting elements and passing through the central tip element. The central tip element is thin enough to enter the space between the tooth and the brace wire. The user may position the central tip element into the space between a tooth and the brace wire such that one of the side supporting elements is positioned in the mouth and the user may then move the handle in an up and down motion in order to floss between the teeth.

Abstract: A dental flosser including a plastic handle having proximal and distal ends, a flosser head at the distal end of the handle, and two spaced apart arms extending from the flosser head. Two distal end portions extend from the arms and secure a strand of floss. The distal end portions may be wider than the respective arms to increase the force required to pull the floss through the distal end portions. The distal end portions may intersect and extend through an interior and exterior plane defined by the interior and exterior surfaces of the arms.

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 dental flosser having a pair of crossing strands of dental floss oriented to allow the floss to wrap around both teeth within the interdental space, providing a more effective cleaning.

Abstract: A filing strip having a support portion, an abrasive portion, and at least two edge portions is provided. The support portion provides a groove that extends at least partially along a longitudinal axis of the support portion, and has a degree of flexibility sufficient to flexes under pressure applied with the insertion of an end of a human nail into the groove. The abrasive portion is positioned within the groove so as to file the end of the human nail inserted into the groove. The edge portions are positioned at least partially along an upper periphery and a lower periphery of the groove, respectively, to define a depth of the groove to limit the insertion of the human nail into the groove and to ensure only the end of the nail and not surrounding flesh to the human nail is filed by the abrasive portion.

Abstract: A dental hygiene threading tool used to insert floss between teeth of a user who has permanent oral implants. Traditional flossing for individuals with oral implants and the methods of flossing between implants and the gum line presently available are time consuming and difficult, due to the lack of the space between the two structures. The disclosed device comprises a hollow tube used to guide a floss threading line or pull through guide into these tight spaces. The tube is then removed once the threading line has been inserted. A user feeds a strand of dental floss through the threading line loop and pulls the threading line with the dental floss through the space. Once the dental floss has been fed through the teeth, the flossing procedure may commence. The device dramatically reduces time and effort required to thread floss between teeth and oral implants.

Abstract: A dental floss apparatus 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. 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. The dissolvable substrate may be formed of two substrate pieces with a central gap between them defining a means for targeting insertion of the substrate between adjacent teeth and may be colorized or luminescent and have an additive material such as mouthwash, breath freshener, cooling agent, or flavor.

Abstract: The orthodontia flosser includes a floss head integrally attached to an elongate handle. The handle includes a finger depression at the attachment juncture to facilitate ergonomic gripping of the orthodontia flosser for use thereof. The floss head includes a pair of arms extending perpendicular to the handle. A recess in each arm supports floss therebetween and maintains the floss in a taut condition. The arms may be dimensioned to reach under the wires of bracers.

Abstract: A device for flossing teeth comprises an elongate handle having a central axis. In addition, the device comprises a head including a pair of spaced apart posts and a base portion extending therebetween. Each post has a central axis. The central axis of each post is disposed in a plane that is oriented at an acute angle ? in side view relative to a projection of the central axis of the handle. Further, the device comprises a neck extending between the handle and the base portion of the head. The device also comprises a strand of floss extending between the posts.

Abstract: A dental floss device for cleaning teeth and neutralizing bad breath includes a handle; a dental floss holder integrally formed with the handle; and a dental floss held between two opposite ends of the dental floss holder, the dental floss including a protective layer formed thereon. Moreover, the dental floss device further includes either a curved flexible tongue scraping member on a portion of the dental floss holder, the tongue scraping member including a plurality of parallel ridges projecting outward or a flexible tongue scraping member on one surface, the tongue scraping member including two curved equidistant protrusions.

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 floss pick including a body with a handle and a head. The head has first and second arms defining a cavity between them, and a length of dental floss extending between the arms and across the cavity. Preferably, the handle is oval in shape for easier grasping by the user. The body includes a toothpick member that preferably is disposed on the head and extends outwardly from one of the first and second arms into the cavity. The floss extends between the other of the first and second arms and the toothpick member and during use guides the toothpick member into interproximal spaces between teeth. Alternatively, a toothpick member may be provided in a recessed region of the handle and extend forwardly toward the head. The latter toothpick member is able to be detached from the handle for separate use.

Abstract: A floss pick including a body with a handle and a head having a length of floss therein. The handle defines an aperture with a toothpick member disposed therein. The toothpick member is connected to the handle by first and second bridge members. In a first instance, the bridge members are broken to detach the toothpick member. In a second instance, the bridge members are twisted to pivot the toothpick member from a non-use position to a use position where it is disposed at an angle relative to the body. The toothpick member is pivoted by engaging a terminal end thereof with an index finger of the hand in which the body is held. The angle of the toothpick member relative to the body is adjusted using the index finger to permit picking of the teeth in any region of the user's mouth without changing hands.

Abstract: An oral care device comprises a body, at least one tooth cleaning device and a mirrored or reflective surface. In one illustrative arrangement, the oral care device includes two tooth cleaning devices at opposite ends of the body and the mirrored or reflective surface is disposed on the body in between the tooth cleaning devices. In another illustrative arrangement, the oral care device includes a tooth cleaning device at one end of the body and the mirrored or reflective surface is disposed on the opposite end of the body. The mirrored or reflective surface may be on an enlarged section of the body and further may be substantially planar or convex. The tooth cleaning device or devices enable a user to clean her teeth and the region between her teeth. The mirrored or reflective surface enables the user to inspect her teeth before, during, and/or after cleaning her teeth with the tooth cleaning device or devices, which in turn, enables the user to better clean her teeth.

Abstract: A dental floss pick is composed of a frame, a floss and a grip portion, wherein the frame has a first section and a second section. The first section extends from one end of the frame to a predetermined range and the second section extends from the first section to connect one end of the grip portion. Because the first section defines a first tooth-accommodating area with a height, which is smaller than a distance between the occlusal surface and the interdental papilliae, therefore, when a user places the floss into the slits between the teeth, the floss is limited in depth by the first tooth-accommodating area to avoid damaging the gum. Moreover, the floss is modified into two sections with different materials and shapes for cleaning different teeth slits at different location and characteristics to improve the cleaning convenience and avoid gun injury.

Abstract: A dental floss holding structure includes a dental floss and two holding bodies. The two ends of the dental floss are respectively connected with a base, which includes a first coupling portion with a first positioning portion mounted thereon. Each of the two holding bodies includes a second coupling portion corresponding to the first coupling portion, and the second coupling portion has a second positioning portion corresponding to the first positioning portion, so that the dental floss and the holding bodies can be stably fixed with each other through the engagement between the first and the second positioning portions. Accordingly, when the user's hands hold the two holding bodies to clean the teeth slits, the fingers can be kept out of the mouth without entering the mouth, which not only provides convenience but also assures the hygiene.

Abstract: An oral hygiene system including a handle with a releasable locking mechanism. The system also includes an oral hygiene attachment removably coupled to the handle. The locking mechanism includes a safety gate coupled to the handle, the safety gate being pivotable relative to the handle. The locking mechanism also includes a locking receptacle configured to receive the safety gate, whereby the locking mechanism is locked.

Abstract: A dental floss holder. The dental floss holder includes a body having a spool case for holding a length of dental floss, a cover for the spool case, a neck extending from the spool case along a first axis, and first and second fingers extending outward from said neck at an arcuate angle. In an embodiment, the fingers may be parallel. A manually engageable clamp is provided with threaded fastener that engages a threaded nut having a compressing flange, so that the compressing flange works against a land provided on the outside of the cover. A pivot post is provided to prevent dental floss from becoming entangled with the threads of the fastener.

Abstract: A dental flossing device formed of a handle has proximal and distal ends, a flosser head extending from the distal end of the handle, the flosser head including a base, two spaced apart arms extending from the base and having distal ends, and a strand of dental floss extending between and secured to the distal ends of the arms, and a hinge connecting the distal end of the handle to the flosser head. The flosser head has a first position generally co-planar with the handle, the flosser head being bendable about the hinge to a second position that is angled relative to the handle. The arms in the first position of the flosser head are spaced apart a first distance. The device includes an engagement latch for securing the flosser head in the second position and urging the distal ends of the arms to be spaced apart a second distance greater than the first distance to thus stretch the strand of dental floss to be more taut.

Abstract: A multi-strand disposable dental flosser with an improved floss strand pair arrangement. The dental flosser is an integral unit having an elongate gripping handle with a toothpick at one end, and a flosser head with two spaced apart arms at the opposite end. The floss strand pair is tautly stretched across the span between the arms and anchored securely near the tips thereof. The floss strand arrangement includes an X-configured floss strand pair, and can have at least one additional X-configured floss strand pair or at least one added single floss strand disposed slightly above the lower floss strand pair. The X-configured floss strand pair has two individual strands that are spaced apart at the ends thereof and cross together at the mid-lengths thereof. The flosser can have a tongue-cleaning edge and a tongue-cleaning surface area to enhance overall oral hygiene.

Abstract: The invention concerns a single-use dental floss holder that includes a base portion, first and second spaced-apart arms integral with and extending from the base portion, each spaced-apart arm having a distal section, and a length of dental floss secured between the distal sections of the spaced-apart arms, where the length of dental floss include applied thereto about 10 percent by weight or more of a wax composition, based on the weight of the length of dental floss and to methods of making the single-use dental floss holder, the method including the steps of providing a mold having a cavity for receiving molten plastic and a groove having an aspect ratio of about 10:1 or greater for receiving a length of wax coated dental floss, positioning the length of dental floss in the groove of the mold, injecting the cavity of the mold with the molten plastic and cooling the molten plastic about the length of dental floss having the wax composition applied thereto.

Abstract: Flossing toys or devices are disclosed. Methods of making and using flossing toys or devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: An orthodontic flossing implement for facilitating positioning and manipulating of a portion of a length of dental floss into the interdental space between adjacent teeth and proximate to and beneath an orthodontic wire which defines an arch extending between adjacent orthodontic brackets on the teeth. An elongated handle dependently supports an elongated, slender shaft formed as a unit with, and extending from a proximal end of the handle. The shaft is dimensionally smaller in thickness than that of said handle and preferably oriented at an acute angle to the handle. A tip, formed as a unit with, and extending from a second end of the shaft, is oriented at an acute angle to the handle, the tip having an aperture formed therethrough sized to just receive a length of dental floss. The tip with the dental floss positioned through said aperture, is manipulable by said handle to pass beneath an arch of the orthodontic wire and to floss the interdental tissue.

Abstract: A dental floss device for cleaning the gaps between adjacent teeth. The device features a pair of handles configured for an engagement with the fingers and having strands of flossing substrate extending therebetween. The flossing substrates running substantially parallel in a spaced configuration extend within an opening formed between the ends of the handles when tensioned by the user. A dissolvable substrate positioned within the opening upon moisture contact, dissolves to deposit a residue on the surface of the teeth and the surrounding area of the mouth. Enhancement of the frictional engagement between the user's fingers and the handles during a tensioning of the floss for use, is provided by an elongated slot enabling a splayed engagement between the surface of the fingers and the flexible handles, or a friction enhancing adherent positioned upon the handle surfaces.