Biodegradable Silk Dental Floss | Teflon-Free | Natural Candelila Wax

The eco-friendly mulberry silk floss is as strong as nylon floss but has the ability to biodegrade. Two passionate dentists, who also care about the environment, run One Planet Dental. It is estimated that 3 million miles of dental floss is purchased per year in the USA alone, and it can take up to 600 years to decompose. This plastic ultimately finds its way into landfills and oceans, seeping toxins into the ground and threatening marine life. This is why the company's all-natural silk floss is completely plastic-free, toxin-free, and packaged in biodegradable materials.

The silk floss is much stronger than charcoal floss and rarely breaks or snags. After trying nearly 50 different types of floss, the company settled on this silk variety. While it is not vegan, as it comes from silk worms, the silk is cruelty-free, as it is harvested from cocoons after the moth has hatched and flown away. Considering the impact of nylon floss on the planet, the company believes its silk floss is a more environmentally-friendly choice for all creatures.

Flossing daily removes plaque buildup from teeth. Without flossing, the plaque will turn into hard tartar deposits, causing gum disease and yellow teeth. The company's eco-friendly choice offers biodegradable natural floss and biodegradable packaging. The floss is 100% biodegradable, naturally strong, and free of artificial dyes or plastics. It is estimated that nylon fiber will take up to 600 years to biodegrade, while silk will biodegrade in just 4 years. The floss will not clog drains, waterways, or the stomachs of wildlife for hundreds of years. The packaging is also 100% biodegradable paper.

The naturally strong floss is waxed with vegan candelilla wax for easy flossing without snagging or breaking. The 100% pure silk floss is flavored with natural peppermint oil, providing a fresh, healthy feel after flossing. The company encourages the move to plastic and PFAS-free alternatives in daily life. Some brands of dental floss are coated in PFAS (Teflon), which have been linked to various health issues. Daily flossing with PFAS-coated floss can increase blood levels of PFAS, so the company recommends choosing natural dental floss.

Maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial for overall health. Brushing twice a day and flossing once can keep teeth and gums healthy. The mouth is the entrance to the rest of the body, and bacteria entering through unhealthy, bleeding gums have been linked to conditions like dementia, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. A healthy mouth leads to a healthy body.

The company also donates a portion of its proceeds to programs in rural Australia that provide dental health education and treatment to disadvantaged communities, helping to improve access to dental care in remote areas.

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