摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a coated multi-ribbed dental tape.SOLUTION: The tape includes coated monofilament dental tape for removing plaque and/or food debris from interdental spaces of a mammal. The dental tape includes: a core body with an aspect ratio of about 5:1 or greater; a first cleaning surface; a second cleaning surface opposite to the first cleaning surface; a plurality of ribs disposed along the length direction of each cleaning surface; and a coating containing an abrasive with about 0.87 milligram or more per meter of dental tape (about 0.8 milligram or more per yard) and a sodium bicarbonate with about 0.87 milligram or more per meter of the dental tape (about 0.8 milligram or more per yard dental tape). |