5 Flossing Alternatives for People Who Hate to Floss. Oral Irrigators. A study of these devices found they can reduce short term symptoms of the gum disease gingivitis. Toothpicks. Wooden "cleaning sticks" are said to prevent gingivitis, while synthetic ones help remove plaque. Interdental brushes. These little brushes can be easier to manipulate than floss. Tape floss. While still technically flossing, tape floss can cause less discomfort than regular fiber-woven floss. Floss picks. A study from 2007 found that these little tools can be “at least as good as” using regular dental floss
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