Why use plastic refill bags?

Our packaging is 100% compostable. Our green boxes are 100% Recycled Paperboard that is compostable. Our refill storage bags are 100% certified compostable PLA. See clearbags.com/eco to learn more about them. We also ship our products in 100% recyclable envelopes or boxes.

Does the floss shred or break? (Warning: Long Answer)

Dental Lace is proud to offer plastic-free floss using primarily 100% silk. Silk is one of the strongest fibers in the world but can shred or break when dragged over sharp or uneven surfaces. Some customers with tight teeth or sharp spots have told us that our Dental Lace silk floss sometimes breaks and shreds when they are flossing. If you are someone with very tight teeth or uneven edges on your tooth surfaces, you might want to purchase one of our Dental Lace Vegan flosses, which are stronger. If you are using our silk floss now or want to give it a try, we offer the following suggestions to reduce the chance of breakage and shredding:

1. Pull the floss straight up and out without dragging it along the sharp edges of the hole in the cap, then cut it using the cap-cutter

2. After you have cut the floss, test the strength by pulling the floss in opposite directions. If it breaks, recycle that piece and use the remaining section to floss

3. Floss the tight or uneven area of your mouth using an up and down motion. And it helps to slow down, just a bit.

4. As recommended by dentists, be sure to use new parts of the floss as you move through your mouth. This will ensure that the section of the floss you are using is new for each area of your mouth and will also prevent germs from spreading from one section to another.

Do you give free samples to dental hygienist students?

At this time we not to provide free samples to hygienists students, but we do offer a 10% discount to all students. Please use discount code: zerowastestudent at checkout.

Is the floss compostable?

The silk floss is compostable. We had it tested it at the Maine Compost Facility. It composts in 3-6 months at a commercial facility. In homestyle bins it takes 6-10 months.

Will commercial compost facilities accept Dental Lace?

We suggest you contact your local commercial composter. Be sure to share the ingredients of the silk floss. The plant based vegan floss aka PLA is biodegradable, but our charcoal infused vegan floss is not compostable or biodegradable.

If the item is out of stock, when will I be able to order it again?

Dental Lace is growing at such a fast pace that it is difficult to keep the inventory in stock. Please hang in there while we manage the growth stage of our company. Like the old saying goes, "Good things are worth waiting for!"

Is the Berry Blue blueberry flavored?

Our "style" names are inspired by the beauty around us in Maine. We know how much you love Maine’s wild blueberries but our Berry Blue is mint flavored with a pretty blue label.

How did you come up with this idea?

For years, I’ve carried around dental floss to make sure I could get my teeth clean while at work. Not only were the containers ugly, but I realized that they were rarely recyclable. While it seems like a small thing, it all adds up! So I decided to create my own fashionable, refillable floss containers.

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes! We ship free for all orders over $15!

Do you have international shipping?

We no longer ship all over the world. The shipping rates and taxes cost more than our product. Let us connect you with one of our international distributors near you.