But even though conventional dental floss leaves much to be desired, we shouldn’t give up flossing altogether.

The non-biodegradable nylon used in today’s traditional dental floss takes longer to break down in landfills.

Maybe it’s time to look for some plastic-free alternatives instead.

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Our top natural dental floss picks

Don’t let these stats scare you.

Then look for recyclable, compostable, or even reusable packaging.

Our last pick is completely zero-waste: theWaterpik.

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woman using sustainably packaged dental floss