Butler floss
Butler floss refers to dental floss sold under the Butler brand, used to clean plaque and food from between teeth.
The short answer
Butler floss refers to dental floss sold under the Butler brand, used to clean plaque and food from between teeth. Dental floss is a thin strand, commonly nylon or a PTFE-like material, that slides between teeth and under the gum edge.
What is dental floss made to do beneath the gum edge?
Dental floss is a thin strand, commonly nylon or a PTFE-like material, that slides between teeth and under the gum edge.
How can you use floss gently around each tooth?
Use a clean section for each contact, curve the strand around each tooth in a C shape, and move it gently up and down. Floss holders can help when finger control or back-tooth access is difficult.
When does flossing difficulty warrant a dental examination?
Dental care is appropriate when floss repeatedly shreds, cannot pass a contact, or causes persistent bleeding, because a filling edge, calculus, or gum problem may be involved.
What type of interdental cleaning suits your tooth gaps?
Ask which floss thickness or holder fits your contacts and whether a water flosser or interdental brush would clean a particular gap better.
Frequently asked questions
Is branded floss different?
The important features are fit, strength, and the ability to clean the contact without injuring the gum.
Why does floss fray?
A rough filling, tight contact, calculus, or a damaged strand can make floss catch and fray.
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Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.