I purchased the platypack w/ toothbrush and flossers. That was great, so I ordered this pack of flossers. When I started using these, I realized that I'd received counterfeits. The flosser head isn't thin, due to the floss string protruding out the exterior side, which keeps the flosser from fitting between the tooth and the braces wire. That makes these counterfeits pretty much useless and even dangerous if you try to force it. See the attached images -- the red arrow points to the bump that comes out on the "spatula" end, and that keeps these from sliding under the braces wire, defeating the purpose of these flossers. Given all the other reviews, I don't know whether to rate this one 5 stars (for the product) or 1 star (for all the counterfeits on amazon).
Another reviewer attached a letter warning about counterfeits in lot PA 0518, which is the marking on the fakes that I received. I'd recommend checking your order immediately upon receipt. If you got fake ones, I might also suggest letting the manufacturer know, from their website at platypusco.com, so that they can track and fix this counterfeit problem.
The real platypus flossers are awesome. But unfortunately, amazon doesn't seem to be a completely reliable vendor.
A twenty-something year old female with frizzy hair, a ghost like complexion, bored eyes and braces, ahh...what a cruel joke.
THANKFULLY my painful existence of teeth being forced off the bone, excessive flossing and teeth scrubbing has been made slightly easier! Forget weaving a plastic needle with floss tied onto the end in and out of my wires and teeth like I'm a pillow being made from grandma's dusty couch! I can FINALLY floss like a normal nerdy woman child again. Life almost has meaning again. Thanks Platypus. You're a true friend of the truly dorky.
Recommended by my dentist's hygienist, and thank goodness. This works because one end of the "Y" that holds the thread is thin enough to fit between the wire of my braces and my teeth. Sometimes the knot in the floss of the "Y" is a little big and catches on the wire, but for the most part, these work really well. I am so grateful for this invention. Before using this, it would take me 40 minutes to floss: With braces, in order to floss, my orthodontist suggested these plastic loops, that look like lassos, where you thread the floss through the loops, then thread the loop end in between my teeth, and under the wire. Then pull the loop through, grab the loose end of the floss, and floss between two teeth, then pull the floss all the way out, and rethread the loop and repeat. It's worth the cost.
A must for braces. Pricier but fits better. The prong that goes under the wire across your teeth is thinner than other competitors. Quit searching for alternatives, you might end up with something you cannot use.
Both of my kids have braces and find these easy and quick to use. We found these much easier than the threader floss and more economical than a water pic. These are easy for my boys to pack to go overnight somewhere or to have with them at school and are super simple. Highly recommend.
Feature Product
- FLOSSING WITH BRACES MADE EASY - The quickest and easiest way to floss while receiving orthodontic treatment, only one hand is needed!
- ORTHODONTISTS RECOMMENDED - Orthodontists, Dentists, and Hygienists alike are raving about the Platypus system to help keep gums and teeth healthy during treatment
- NO MORE THREADING - The spatula end of this flosser simply fits under your arch wire so you can floss like normal in between brackets; innovative and simple
- BRACKET PICK END - ON the opposite end of the flosser, is a brush designed specifically for removing food particles and plaque around the brackets
- KEEP THAT SMILE BEAUTIFUL - Never has there been a more effective way at keeping your teeth clean while wearing braces
Description
Gone are the days of threading endlessly for hours - now you can floss on the go. The Platypus Ortho Flosser has solved a problem that has been paining orthodontists and dentists since braces began. The spatula end of the flosser can easily fit underneath the braces wire, and enables the user to floss like normal. The comfortable handle permits an easy grip for those hard to reach areas. Is your tooth brush not getting the areas around the brackets? Use the bracket brush end to finish the job. Platypus has truly thought of everything!
Each bag contains 30 flossers. This listing comes with 3 bags. Total of 90 flossers.
This is my second time having braces and I dreaded having to try to floss with those threaders. It takes 20 minutes to do your whole mouth. These bad boys make it so easy and quick! I wish they were a tad cheaper but they are worth the money because of how much time they save! Wish I could but in a greater bulk!
Those threading flossers are a nightmare for our family. We're happy to have found these!! They slide down in front of the braces wire, in between teeth. I ordered a bunch because they'll use one or two a day for years to come. Great product!!
So if your kid has braces and finds regular flossing too much work- these works great. Easy to use and good for the price. They are impossible to find in stores so I'm happy they have them here.
These are the best!! It is such a hassle to try and thread floss through the wire on your braces and these make it sooooo much smoother, at least for the teeth that are more in the front. The ones in the back might still be tricky but these have saved me soooo much time!
These things don’t work. Do you know why? Because my son won’t use the damned things!!!!😡 So both of my kids wear braces. My daughter loves these because they’re easier than manual string flossing. When my son uses them he claims they work really well. But that only happens when his life is on the line and his breath is so heinous it can even make the dogs walk out the room. They came highly recommended by our ortho and have ordered them numerous times.
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