Oral-B Glide Pro Health Deep Clean Floss
Lower concern dental floss, no PFAS flags identified in standard products.
Oral-B Glide floss is nylon with wax coating, common dental materials without confirmed PFAS use. Brand makes no PFAS disclosures; no third-party testing found.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
nylon filament, wax coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Flavoring agents or flavor oil allergens
If this variant includes mint or other flavorings, individual sensitivity to essential oils or flavor compounds is possible but rare. Check product label for specific flavorings if you have fragrance or oil sensitivities.
What’s reassuring
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Nylon polymer degradation or microfiber shedding
Nylon filament does not degrade during normal flossing or oral contact. No reports of microfiber release or ingestion from commercial dental floss exist in safety literature.
Wax coating leaching (paraffin or food-grade wax)
Food-grade waxes used in floss are not absorbed or metabolized by oral tissues. No documented cases of wax ingestion or toxicity from swallowing small amounts during flossing.
Colorants or dyes in floss
Oral-B Glide floss uses minimal colorants that comply with oral care product regulations. No azo dyes, heavy metal pigments, or allergens have been flagged in this product line.
Residual manufacturing contaminants
Oral-B floss is manufactured under standard FDA-regulated conditions for oral devices. No recalls or contamination incidents are on record for this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Oral-B Glide Pro Health uses nylon filament as its core material, a synthetic polymer that does not leach into the mouth during normal flossing. The filament is coated with wax (typically paraffin or similar food-grade waxes) to aid gliding between teeth and reduce shredding. Nylon is inert in the oral environment and has no established risk of degradation or chemical migration during brief, daily contact with saliva and tooth surfaces. This material combination is standard across most commercial floss products and carries no documented safety concerns in normal use.
The brand's record and disclosure
Oral-B (owned by Haleon, formerly part of GSK) does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing or manufacturing safety certifications specific to floss products. The brand has no major product recalls or safety controversies tied to floss in public databases. While Oral-B maintains general safety and quality standards for oral care products sold in regulated markets, ingredient transparency for floss is limited compared to larger cosmetic or personal care product lines. No independent safety testing results specific to this floss product are widely published.
How it compares in its category
Dental floss is a low-exposure, single-use or multi-use personal care item with minimal systemic absorption risk, making it one of the safer categories within oral care. Nylon floss is the industry standard and carries the same material profile as most competitors (Reach, Crest, store brands). Waxed variants are slightly more common than unwaxed and carry no added safety burden. Floss as a category does not typically require certifications (organic, non-toxic) because exposure and retention are inherently minimal.
If you buy it
Use floss daily as directed; nylon is durable and does not require special care between uses. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent wax from softening if exposed to heat, though this does not create a safety risk. Replace the spool when floss becomes frayed or difficult to use, typically every 2-3 months with daily use. There are no known usage limits or contraindications for nylon floss in the general population, including in pregnancy or for individuals with most oral conditions.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Glide has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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