Butler eez thru floss threaders
A floss threader guides floss under bridges, between braces, or around implants where ordinary floss cannot pass easily.
The short answer
Butler GUM Eez-Thru is a reusable floss-threader design that guides dental floss beneath bridges, around orthodontic wires, and through tight spaces. It is an aid for cleaning, not a substitute for brushing or professional maintenance.
What is the purpose of a reusable floss threader?
The threader has a stiffened loop or end that passes through a space, while floss is carried through after it. This is useful when a fixed prosthesis, braces, or an implant-supported restoration blocks direct access.
How should you use the threader around an appliance?
Thread floss through the loop, guide the stiff end under the bridge or wire, then pull the floss through and clean each side with a gentle C shape. Rinse the device and follow its reuse instructions, replacing it when it bends or becomes damaged.
When should threader problems be checked by a dentist?
Seek dental care if the threader cannot pass, catches on a restoration, or causes bleeding that continues after gentle cleaning. Persistent bleeding, loose teeth, swelling, or bad breath can indicate gum disease or a restoration that needs adjustment.
What should you ask about cleaning beneath appliances?
Ask which floss, interdental brush, or water flosser fits your appliance and how to clean beneath it. Ask the dentist or hygienist to demonstrate the safest path around your bridge, braces, or implant crown.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a threader with braces?
Yes, it can guide floss beneath an orthodontic wire, but an orthodontic floss threader or interdental brush may be easier for some spaces.
Why does my gum bleed when I floss under a bridge?
Bleeding can occur with inflamed plaque-covered gums, rough technique, or an ill-fitting restoration and should be assessed if it persists.
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.