The dental floss helps to protect gums and reduce tooth decay by removing plaque between teeth and along the gum line. The floss sticks are made from eco-friendly, sustainable bamboo material, which is biodegradable and plastic-free.

Are floss picks bad for the environment?

Both dental floss and dental picks typically come packaged in hard plastic boxes, or mixed plastic bags, both harmful to the environment. ... As such, each and every floss pick that has ever been used has ended up in a landfill, or polluting some natural area.

Is regular floss biodegradable?

Traditional dental floss is typically made with nylon, which is a type of plastic. Not only can't you recycle nylon, but it also takes hundreds of years to biodegrade. However, being made with plastic isn't the only problem with traditional dental floss.