GUM Professional Clean Flossers
Strong, wax-coated, and mint-flavored flossers feature an ergonomic handle design and a convenient floss pick that’s perfect for fast, efficient, on-the-go cleaning
Brushing and flossing are the “Dream Team” for effective, at-home oral health maintenance, but of the two, it's flossing that lags among patients when it comes to compliance. And that’s the dilemma faced by dentists and hygienists alike—educating patients on the importance of flossing, and encouraging them to make it part of their daily routine.
“I see better patient compliance because the GUM Professional Clean Flossers are ergonomic and easy to use,” said Jessica Dusseault, RDH, Williston, ND.
GUM Professional Clean Flossers feature a wide head for increased maneuverability. The ergonomically shaped control grip handle includes a widened finger rest with a ribbed grip, which gives patients added precision in hard-to-reach areas.
Wax-Coated, Mint-Flavored
With a design that’s small enough to fit easily in a purse or pocket, the mint-flavored floss has a satin-like finish that allows it to slip gently into the narrow space between teeth and below the gumline to disrupt plaque.
“I find older patients do better with the convenience of the ergonomic handle and pick design, while young patients seem to like the mint flavor,” Dusseault commented.
“The opposing toothpick side is the game changer because it's very effective for the open contacts that pack food.”
—Jessica Dusseault, RDH
Designed to resist sagging and shredding, GUM Professional Clean Flossers are made with a wax-coated, durable floss that slips easily into the tightest interdental spaces, creating a more comfortable flossing experience for patients.
“I have never had a patient complain about the floss breaking because of a tight contact or a sharp filling,” Dusseault added.
In a departure from traditional string floss, GUM Professional Clean Flossers are a dental floss pick with a deep-reaching design, allowing patients to get between teeth to remove food particles, dental plaque, and biofilm, while also acting as a gentle gum massage for a healthy blood flow.
Better Patient Compliance
Dusseault believes it’s the combination of a convenient, easy-to-grip handle—as well as the pick design—that increases patient compliance. “The opposing toothpick side is the game changer because it’s very effective for the open contacts that pack food,” Dusseault explained. “The floss on the other side ensures better compliance because patients already have it in their hand, so there’s no excuse not to use it,” she added.
