Shape: Dental floss is usually a slender thread, which can be held or operated with a dental floss stick, which is a small stick with dental floss on the handle.
Material: Dental floss is usually made of nylon, silk or plastic, while dental floss sticks are usually made of plastic or rubber.
Usage: You need to hold or use a dental floss stick to floss through the gap between teeth, scrape the tooth surface and gum edge back and forth, and remove food residue and dental plaque; The dental floss stick is placed directly between the teeth and can be cleaned by moving back and forth.
To sum up, dental floss and dental floss stick have their own advantages and disadvantages. Which one is better to use depends on personal oral cleaning needs and usage habits. If you think it is more convenient and effective to use dental floss sticks, you can continue to use them; If you think dental floss is more suitable for your cleaning needs, you can choose to use dental floss. In addition, whether using dental floss or dental floss stick, it is necessary to correctly use and maintain oral hygiene habits in order to achieve the best cleaning effect.