{"product_id":"platypus-orthodontic-flossers-30-count","title":"Platypus Ortho Flossers for Braces - Pre-Threaded Orthodontic Flosser Picks, 30 Count","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlatypus Ortho Flossers are pre-threaded orthodontic flossers in a resealable pouch of 30, each with a spatula end that slides under the arch-wire. Every Platypus flosser holds its floss on a sturdy handle and tapers to a bracket brush at the opposite end. Platypus Ortho Flossers suit wearers of fixed braces and are made in the USA. Lux Health ships the flossers from Toronto in 1 to 2 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 per pouch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each resealable pouch holds 30 Platypus Ortho Flossers and has a hang hole at the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpatula end:\u003c\/strong\u003e The spatula slides under the arch-wire and presses against the tooth to hold the floss tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-threaded floss:\u003c\/strong\u003e The floss is already strung on the handle, so there is nothing to thread by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracket brush:\u003c\/strong\u003e The handle tapers at the opposite end to a small brush for the brackets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platypus Ortho Flossers are made in the USA by Inspiration G5 LLC, trading as PlatypusCo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlatypus Ortho Flosser specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatypus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrtho Flosser, also listed as Orthodontic Flosser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-threaded flosser on a handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 flossers per pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpatula end\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlides under the arch-wire and presses against the tooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBracket brush\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTapered brush at the opposite end of the handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResealable stand-up pouch with a hang hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInspiration G5 LLC, trading as PlatypusCo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you use a Platypus Ortho Flosser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatypus prints four steps on the pouch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the spatula under the arch-wire and press lightly against the tooth surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the floss between the teeth and up to the gums, keeping the spatula pressed against the tooth to keep the floss tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor difficult areas, maintain spatula pressure against the tooth to remove slack while working the floss into the gap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the bracket brush to clean the brackets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the spatula and the bracket brush for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spatula is the flat end that slides under the arch-wire, and it is pressed against the tooth to keep the floss tight while the floss is worked into the gap. The bracket brush is the tapered brush at the opposite end of the handle, and Platypus lists it for cleaning the brackets themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho are Platypus Ortho Flossers for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatypus Ortho Flossers suit a wearer of fixed braces who wants the floss already strung and a spatula to get it under the arch-wire. A buyer without fixed braces has no arch-wire to pass, so a plain floss pick or string floss covers the same job. Lux Health does not give dental advice, and questions about a specific appliance belong with your orthodontist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Lux Health ship Platypus flossers across Canada?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLux Health stocks Platypus Ortho Flossers in Toronto and ships across Canada. Orders are processed in 1 to 2 business days and transit is 1 to 7 business days. Shipping is free on orders over $49.98, and unopened items can be returned within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Platypus","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack","offer_id":52734093328658,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-Pack","offer_id":52734090346770,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/2531\/2274\/files\/61vyinDhmDL._AC_SL1500.avif?v=1790174567","url":"https:\/\/www.theluxhealth.com\/en-gb\/products\/platypus-orthodontic-flossers-30-count","provider":"Lux Health","version":"1.0","type":"link"}