The Best Interdental Floss Picks
We compared eight floss picks on durability, effectiveness, and user satisfaction, based on tens of thousands of owner ratings and reviews.
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The bottom line
The Plackers Micro Line Floss Picks (B085YL4HR7) are our top pick for their durability, effectiveness, and high user satisfaction at a reasonable price. The DenTek Floss Picks (B003K01BMI) are a close runner-up, offering similar performance at a lower cost. For those with braces, the Platypus Orthodontic Flossers (B08MLDWN69) are the best choice, though they come at a higher price point.
Plackers Micro Line Floss Picks $6.26
Best overall floss pick for most users
Plackers Micro Line Floss Picks have strong, non-shredding floss and a convenient design. Owners rate them 9.4/10 from 83,273 ratings, and they cost $6.26 for 300 count. Skip if you have very tight retainers.
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DenTek Floss Picks $4.17
Best budget floss pick
DenTek Floss Picks are durable and effective, with a 9.4/10 owner rating from 89,839 reviews. They cost $4.17 for over 200 strands. Skip if you prefer a thicker floss string.
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Platypus Orthodontic Flossers for Braces $8.49
Best for braces
Platypus Orthodontic Flossers are designed for braces, with a 9.4/10 owner rating from 14,537 reviews. They cost $8.49 for 40 count. Skip if you don't have braces.
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- Plackers Micro Line Floss Picks Best for most users, high durability and satisfaction 9.0/10 $6.26 Amazon
- DenTek Floss Picks Best budget option, slightly thinner floss 8.5/10 $4.17 Amazon
- Platypus Orthodontic Flossers for Braces Best for braces, innovative design 8.0/10 $8.49 Amazon
- Plackers Micro Line Floss Picks Good value, similar to top pick but fewer count 7.5/10 $5.65 Amazon
- Plackers Micro Line Floss Picks Good durability, higher price for similar performance 7.0/10 $12.38 Amazon
- Plackers Micro Line Floss Picks Higher price, similar performance to other Plackers 6.5/10 $18.66 Amazon
- Platypus Orthodontic Flossers for Braces Good for braces, higher price 6.0/10 $18.49 Amazon
- Platypus Orthodontic Flossers for Braces Family Pak Family pack, higher price 5.5/10 $34.99 Amazon
What to consider
When choosing a floss pick, consider the durability of the floss, its effectiveness in cleaning between teeth, and your personal preference for floss thickness. If you have braces, look for a floss pick specifically designed for orthodontic use.
Also-rans
The Plackers Micro Line Floss Picks (B07S3B9YNX) and (B00YWI60R8) are similar to the top pick but come at a higher price point without significant performance gains. The Platypus Orthodontic Flossers (B0B4BPGDK8) and (B001GFUOKO) are good for braces but are more expensive.