Gum butlerweave mint waxed floss
Butlerweave mint waxed floss is a smooth interdental cleaner that removes plaque between teeth without replacing brushing.
The short answer
Mint waxed Butlerweave floss is a smooth, coated strand for cleaning plaque between teeth and beneath the gum edge; slide it gently rather than snapping it into the tissue. It complements brushing because a toothbrush cannot fully clean a closed contact between teeth.
What does the waxed floss shape help you clean?
The strand is made to pass through the interproximal contact and curve around each tooth in a C shape. The wax helps the floss pass through tight contacts, while the mint flavor changes taste rather than the cleaning mechanism.
How should you use waxed floss below the gum edge?
Use a clean section for each space, guide the floss below the gum margin until you feel gentle resistance, then wipe each tooth side with several controlled strokes. If the contact is too tight or the floss shreds, ask about tape, a floss holder or an interdental brush.
When does a flossing problem need dental assessment?
Bleeding that continues after regular gentle cleaning, a trapped-food area, bad taste, pain or a persistent gap should be examined. A dentist or hygienist can check for calculus, decay, a defective filling or gum-pocket inflammation.
What should you ask about floss or interdental brushes?
Ask whether floss or an interdental brush fits your contact points and how far to clean below the gum edge. Ask whether bleeding is caused by plaque-related inflammation or by a local restoration or tooth shape.
Frequently asked questions
Should floss go under the gum?
Guide it gently just below the gum edge without forcing or cutting the tissue.
What if floss will not fit?
Do not force it; a dental professional can recommend a suitable interdental size.
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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.