QUICK ANSWERS
The questions we get most.
Won't it snap? Isn't silk floss weak?
Silk takes a little more technique than plastic, and that is the trade.
Real silk is not slippery Teflon, so if you snap it down hard or drag it across a rough filling it can fray.
Ease it through gently and it holds. The glide you give up is the plastic you are no longer dragging through your gums.
Does it actually clean as well as conventional floss?
Yes, and most people are surprised by it. Silk has a slight grip that lifts plaque and pulls food from between the teeth, so it cleans well without the synthetic slide.
Is it COMPLETELY plastic free?
Yes. Mulberry silk, coated in candelilla plant wax, with a light peppermint essential oil for flavour. That is the whole product. It comes in a glass jar with a metal lid, in a paper box. No plastic in the floss, the coating, or the packaging.
Shipping, delivery & returns
Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $75.
We ship from our Sydney warehouse within one business day, and Australia Post delivers in 2 to 8 business days depending on your zone.
Returns: 90 days. Try one. If it's not for you, we'll refund it and take the rest back unopened. Read our returns policy.
TOXIN DODGER IN THE WILD
25,000+ Aussies are dodging oral care plastic
Twice a day, you drag plastic between your gums.
Almost all floss is nylon. A plastic thread you saw back and forth against your gums, twice a day, for life. It sheds the same nano-scale plastic your old toothbrush did, in one of the most absorbent parts of your body.
And the glide floss, the slippery kind people love? That slip is usually PTFE. Teflon. The same forever-chemical family (PFAS) that got pulled from cookware. A 2019 study found people who flossed with it had around 25% higher levels of a PFAS in their blood.
Silk is neither. No plastic to shed, no Teflon to absorb. A natural fibre that breaks down when you are done with it.
Three ingredients. None of them plastic.
Mulberry silk
A natural protein fibre, not nylon or polyester. Strong, fine, and fully biodegradable. The thread itself is the product, not plastic with a coating.
Candelilla plant wax
A plant wax for a smooth, clean glide. Not Teflon, not petroleum, not beeswax. Food-grade and safe.
Peppermint oil
Real peppermint essential oil for a clean finish. No synthetic flavour, no sweeteners.
Compare what you drag through your gums.
Three flosses. Only one with no plastic in your mouth.
* PLA only breaks down in a commercial composting facility. Not your home bin, not landfill, not the ocean.
It works better than plastic floss, and I loveee that I can just put it in my home compost
Works well, feels nice , not as strong as your regular floss but worth it 👌
Love the silk dental floss, strong yet pliable, and best of all plastic free.
Love this floss, it is durable and smells good with the mint.
Really useful for travelling due to being in tiny see-through container.
Have it in bag for daily use if out and about after eating.
Feels good and not sharp on gums.
Another great product.
Easy to use and no plastic.. simple
Like it
Unfortunately my teeth are close together and it’s too thick for me
Really good floss with a pleasant smell.
Good to know there is no plastic, cute glass container which is reusable, slightly thicker but does a good job
Very good
Love it and come in a great glass container
Does the job. Feels good to use zero plastic floss.
I found it hard to get the floss to get between some of my teeth and my teeth cut through the floss after a few passes.
This is how I remember dental floss being when I was I child.
Sooo much nicer than what is in the shops.
Love the floss, it works well & the minty taste is lovely.
What can I say floss is floss but it is really beautifully packaged and it's not plastic so it gets the big thumbs up from me. Will keep using it and it will be a stocking filler for the family for sure.
Love that it’s zero plastic and works
Works well no plastic worries
Love the product. I feel it could be a little thicker. Love the container and size.
Love the glass bottle
Love it!! No longer using Teflon rubbish in my teeth! This silk works perfect and I won’t be going back! Told many friends about this brand already
Great tooth brushes- all eco and everything and they’re actually quite cheap for what they’re worth!
Love the floss and the glass jar.
We love all the products from Toxin Dodger
Great natural option. Works perfectly and not plastic!
The floss does break sometimes, but I am still more than happy that is a small price to pay for no toxins.
The floss is really nice to use. It feels strong, and maybe thicker than plastic floss.
It does break while flossing sometimes but that’s because it’s not plastic, otherwise I’m very happy with it.
My third order. Glass case, good clean feel.
Throw it in my pocket and have my nights out.
I like how it tastes like normal floss. It tends to get stuck during use but this was stated on the online product description.
Everything else.
If something isn't here, email hello@toxindodger.com. A real person answers within one business day.
Isn't "plant-based" or compostable floss already plastic-free?+
No. The "plant-based" floss you will see is usually PLA, a plastic made from corn. It is still plastic. It only breaks down in a commercial composting facility, not your home bin, landfill, or the ocean. And plant-based plastic still sheds plastic: in lab testing, PLA products have shed several times more microplastic particles than conventional plastic ones. Real silk is a natural fibre, not a plastic of any kind.
Where do I get refills?+
We offer a box of 2x refills that you can use in the same glass jar. See refills →
What about tight teeth, braces, or hard-to-reach back teeth?+
Silk works for most people. If you have very tight contacts, a permanent wire, or a strong gag reflex, ease it in slowly. We are working on options for the trickier spots.
