Learning to floss the right way starts in childhood and it’s important to lasting dental health. If your little ones are experiencing flossing issues, there are numerous alternatives dentists routinely recommend to help clean between the teeth and gums, reducing plaque and tartar formation.

Top 4 Floss Alternatives For Kids

1. Water Picks

Also known as water flossers, these picks use streams of water to clean where toothbrushes can’t reach. Water picks are ideal for children with tight spaces between their teeth and those don’t like putting floss in their mouths. These flossers often include adjustable water pressure options and attach to the bathroom faucet or come with their own tanks.

2. Interdental Brushes

Interdental or proxy brushes feature toothbrush handles and bristled heads that look similar to mascara wands. Brush heads range in size and are ideal for anyone with larger spaces between their teeth. If you select this option for your children, emphasize that these brushes shouldn’t be forced between teeth.

3. Disposable and Non-Disposable Floss Picks

Floss picks contain actual dental floss and are thrown out or replaced after each usage. Non-disposable floss picks come in a variety of options and feature longer handles to help your kids easily reach their back teeth.

4. Air Flossers

These floss devices use compressed air instead of water or filament to clean between the teeth and gums. Widely considered as effective as traditional floss, the product is also available as an air/water combination to clean teeth. These flossers are ideal for an older child who would be able to manage gripping the thicker handle.
 

Talk with an expert about the best flossing product for your whole family with the knowledgeable dentists at Oahu Dental Care. Their experienced team services clients across Oahu in their Pearl City and Kahala offices. Call (808) 456-5005 (Pearl City) or (808) 732-2821 (Kahala) to schedule an appointment today, or visit them online to learn more about dental services.