10 Best Dental Floss UK 2024 | Oral-B, Colgate and More

Looking for a cutting edge floss that offers maximum value? Look no further. When you first open the packet, you'll notice that the floss itself is a vibrant, bright white colour and then when you start to use it the floss starts to become transparent. This is because it is releasing both a strong flavour and its signature whitening ingredient. 

If you start to notice yellowing in between your teeth that doesn't seem to go away even with regular flossing, you should consider 3-D white. This product comes in at a great price point and offers more than any other dental floss, which is why we've chosen it as our number one. 

If looking after the planet is the first thing you consider when choosing health and beauty products, this might be the one for you. As the title suggests, this floss is 100% plastic-free and comes in a reusable glass container. Once you've finished, you can throw it into the compost and it will biodegrade. 

After you run out, you can then buy refills and reuse your container. But it's not just the jar that's eco-friendly – it uses candelilla wax which is derived straight from the leaves of the Candelilla shrub. This floss boasts a light mint flavour that comes from all-natural mint, which is perfect if you want to reduce the number of chemicals you consume. 

If you're willing to spend a little bit more money and get outstanding results, this is the tape for you. Oral-B's Pro-Expert is made of high-quality material that is fray-resistant, so it will be able to handle some serious friction. Users say this floss glides easily between teeth because of its waxed surface. 

If you ask your dentist which floss to choose, there's a good chance they will recommend this one. Consider Pro-Expert if you're serious about dental hygiene and want nothing but the best quality material. 

Satin Tape is a popular and innovative product from Oral-B. This tape features slightly wider dental tape which allows for an easier grip, so you'll have more control as you use it. This is great if you struggle to hold onto string or thinner tape. As an added bonus, the box is cleverly designed to allow you to grip onto it while you tear pieces of floss.

The tape also has a refreshing mint flavour that is released in bursts as you floss. While this flavour is a little bit stronger than other products on this list, it is guaranteed to leave your breath smelling great. 

Oral-B offers a great alternative for floss purists who want a classic experience. Unlike most modern varieties, this unflavoured floss comes completely unwaxed and in the form of string. It also boasts an impressive 50 m length which should keep the family going for a few months. 

This floss is designed for people with widely spaced teeth who don't require wax to manoeuvre in between. Furthermore, because of the lack of wax, you'll find that it can grip onto pieces of food more easily – perfect for anyone who finds the lack of friction on waxed floss irritating.

Colgate is a titan in the dental world and it lives up to its reputation with this high-quality, heavy-duty floss designed to remove plaque in order to improve your overall gum health. Although this is a top-quality option, it keeps it simple in other areas as it's unflavoured and comes at a relatively short length.

This tape is tough enough to not break whilst being manoeuvred into hard-to-reach places. People with tight-set teeth can find that floss frays and snaps easily, which is often caused by lower quality material. If you find yourself running into this problem, then consider this product from Colgate.  

You might find the idea of putting charcoal on your teeth a bit odd at first, but it's all the rage in the dental world. Charcoal can remove surface stains on your teeth, meaning this product can keep the areas between your teeth a bit whiter. This eco-friendly pick offers charcoal-infused string with a natural wax for a pleasant flossing experience.

This product is perfect for an eco-conscious person who cringes at throwing plastics into the bin but also doesn't want to sacrifice a bright smile. The charcoal might not be for everyone, but the fact that it is naturally flavoured with peppermint might be enough to sway you.

The first tape-style floss on the list is an innovative entry from UltraDEX. This product claims to not mask bad breath with a flavour but actually deal with the source of the odour, which is volatile sulphur compounds. In fact, it is clinically proven to reduce bad breath for up to 12 hours.

Keep in mind that this floss comes in at a high price point with only 25 metres of floss. If you're looking for a product that will keep the family going for months, this might not be the one for you. But if you are someone who values quality over quantity, you should give this option a look. 

Boots offer a 50-metre floss at a great price point. Unlike many of the options on this list, this one keeps it simple. Coming in at less than two pounds, this floss offers great value, especially considering its longer length. 

If you're keeping an especially tight hold on your purse strings, this might be the floss for you. However, perhaps owing to its budget nature, it is unflavoured, meaning that your breath won't be any fresher after you use it. 

Oral-B is one of the most recognisable and trusted brands in the dental world and prides itself on catering to all kinds of different teeth. Superfloss is a little different from most of the products on our list because it is stiff and spongey, making it a lot easier to floss if you have braces or a retainer. 

Although this is a no brainer if you're a regular at the orthodontist, you may want to give this one a miss otherwise. This floss comes in 50 precut strands, so if you're following a regular flossing routine, you might find yourself running low quickly.