Knowing that teflon is being absorbed into your bloodstream when flossing lets discover the top eco floss alternatives.
Did you know that conventional nylon dental floss takes 50-80 years to decompose? Conventional dental floss is made from what’s most commonly known as Teflon. Teflon is basically a synthetic chemical known as Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) commonly used in non-stick cookware. Teflon has been linked to a number of health problems including the common flu (otherwise known as the ‘teflon’ flu). Moreover, as a component of dental floss, Teflon can be absorbed into your bloodstream while flossing.
It begs the question, as the sinister dangers of Teflon continue to gain mainstream attention why not trade in your Teflon floss for a safe alternative? For those who are psyched about eliminating plastic waste and even more psyched about not using petroleum-based paraffin in one’s mouth eco floss seems to be a long-awaited solution to a very real problem.
TinyPanda
TinyPanda’s is a brand who saw the problem and heeded the call. TinyPanda’s Eco Floss comes in a stylish, easy-to-use clear refillable glass container. You get a total of 2 33-yd rolls of easy-gliding floss which includes 1 roll of mint-flavored cornstarch floss and 1 roll of mint-flavored bamboo charcoal floss. The cornstarch floss is 100% compostable and biodegradable as is the bamboo charcoal floss. Both options are microcrystalline waxed for ease of use and durability making TinyPanda’s Eco Floss a wonderful alternative to plastic floss.
TreeBird
Another quality brand of biodegradable floss worth looking into is made by TreeBird. Like TinyPanda it’s made of bamboo charcoal. The difference is that TreeBird does not come with 2 rolls and only comes in bamboo charcoal. In terms of strength TreeBird’s biodegradable floss is just as strong as it is waxed with plant-based candelilla wax infused with natural mint oil.
Eco Vibe
Another vegan eco-friendly floss alternative that’s worth mentioning is by Eco Vibe. Setting it apart from the two aforementioned brands, Eco Vibe’s floss comes in a stylish, reusable stainless steel container, which is of course more durable than glass. What also sets this brand apart from the others is that is comes with 3 refills. So that’s a total of 99 yards of biodegradable floss. The only con for Eco Vibe’s floss is that the mint flavoring though natural is not organic. So depending on how rigid you are on the mint flavoring being organic Eco Vibe’s floss may still be well worth the try.
Overall, all of these zero waste floss brands are a plant-based flosser’s dream come true! They each seamlessly check all the boxes having a pleasant flavor, being shred-free and most of all granting you the gift of flossing guilt-free knowing that you are using a safe alternative while helping the environment rather than harming it. These are sure to be household favorites of those on the way to a zero waste bathroom.
Now that you know that teflon is being absorbed into your bloodstream when flossing what are you doing to discover safe top eco floss alternatives?
