Know the Tooth

The safest floss is one made from a natural fiber like silk, not plastic. Here's why. In recent years, there's been growing concern about dental floss containing PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals." To help floss glide more easily between teeth, some manufacturers make floss from PTFE (the same fluoropolymer family as Teflon) or apply synthetic coatings. Some of these materials have been linked to PFAS exposure, and PFAS have been associated with a range of health concerns when they build up in the body.

Emma had already changed almost everything in her bathroom. Her skincare products had cleaner ingredients. Her supplements were carefully researched. Even her household products had been replaced with options she felt better about using every day. Then she looked at her toothpaste. The ingredient list was full of unfamiliar names, and she started wondering: “Is there a better option for something I use twice every day?”