Johnson and johnson floss refill

A floss refill replaces the used spool in a compatible dispenser; check the holder and floss dimensions before buying.

The product name refers to dental floss sold as a replacement spool or cartridge, rather than to a different kind of interdental cleaning. Compatibility depends on the dispenser's internal spindle, lid, and spool width, while the floss may be nylon or expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.

Take the empty spool or dispenser to a retailer and match its model, cartridge shape, and width; do not force a loose spool into a case that cannot close. Use about 45 centimetres of floss, guide it gently below the gum margin in a C shape, and use a clean section for each tooth surface.

Arrange an examination if floss repeatedly shreds, catches, or causes bleeding in one spot, because a rough filling edge, calculus, decay, or gum inflammation may be present. Persistent bleeding, swelling, bad taste, or tooth pain needs assessment rather than a change of floss alone.

Ask which floss thickness or interdental brush size fits each contact, and whether a filling or crown is catching the thread. Also ask whether the bleeding reflects gingivitis, periodontal disease, or trauma from snapping floss into the gum.