Dental flossing devices

Details Dental flossing devices Dental flossing devices

1997-03-28

1999-01-19

Mancene, Gene

Toilet

Toothpick

Having thread holder

132329, 132325, A61C 1500

Patent

active

058604340

ABSTRACT:
Dental flossing devices and methods which are of particular use with corrective dental braces. The flossing devices utilize a strand of floss supported by an arm attached to a grip. The arm includes one or more extensions which support the floss and can be inserted under a brace wire. An extension which is more flexible and curved facilitates tensioning of the floss when forced against a tooth. In another embodiment a supply roll of floss is included. Other flossing devices include a loop which is engaged by the user's finger.

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