Conventional dental floss is nylon and like plastic, is derived from crude oil taking around 90 years to decompose. It is often treated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemical substances. This class of chemicals is used to repel liquids in a broad range of products, such as non-stick cookware, raincoats, and outdoor gear and much more. These chemicals are so pervasive that they’re present in our bloodstream. People with higher concentrations of these chemicals in their blood have increased health risks including cancer, liver disease, heart disease, and immune system suppression. Regular dental floss is also usually non eco-friendly waxed nylon in a plastic container.
Our dental floss is non toxic to wildlife and will naturally decompose which will protect wildlife from entanglement.