Dental flossing device and method therefor

Details Dental flossing device and method therefor Dental flossing device and method therefor

1993-07-16

1996-11-12

Manahan, Todd E.

Toilet

Toothpick

And motor driven mechanism or fluid applicator

433118, 433143, A61C 1500

Patent

active

055730205

ABSTRACT:
An electro-mechanical dental flossing device is disclosed for flossing the area between a portion of the tooth and the gum tissue. The device comprises an elongated member coupled to a motor source to effect oscillation of the elongated member. The elongated member includes an intermediate portion and a tip which are capable of being received between the tooth and the gum tissue.

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