DENTAL FLOSSING DEVICES

摘要

Dental flossing devices (10, 11, 34, 100) and methods which are of particular use with corrective dental braces (71, 171). The flossing devices utilize a strand of floss (14, 44, 150) supported by an arm (20, 38, 120) attached to a grip (12, 36, 112). The arm (20, 38, 120) includes one or more extensions (22, 30, 56, 141, 142) which support the floss (14, 44, 150) and can be inserted under a brace wire (71, 171). An extension (141) which is more flexible and curved facilitates tensioning of the floss when forced against a tooth (172). In another embodiment a supply roll of floss (42) is included. Other flossing devices include a loop (14, 44) which is engaged by the user's finger.