Dental flossing devices

摘要

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.