Strong between teeth. Gentle on gums. Tom's of Maine Naturally Waxed Antiplaque Flat Floss contains naturally waxed nylon filaments, so you don't have to worry about snapping or fraying. Use this floss to thoroughly and efficiently remove plaque and food particles for healthy teeth and gums. Want to perfect your technique Grasp 18 inches of dental floss and wrap around middle fingers. Gently work between each tooth to just below the gumline. Disrupt the plaque by sliding the floss in a "C" shape against the surface of the tooth. Then, repeat daily for happy teeth and gums. At Tom's of Maine, we want to empower families to live more naturally. With more than 50 years experience combining scientific know-how, naturally derived ingredients and a bit of ingenuity, we make products that are good for you and the planet. As a Certified B Corp, we hold ourselves to the highest social and environmental standards. Plus, we're committed to supporting local communities for meaningful change, donating 10% of our profits to charities supporting health, education and the environment. We call this "doing good, for real," and it impacts everything we do.