A Mawavation study found PFAS forever chemicals in 33% of 39 floss brands tested, with Oral-B Glide the worst offender at over 248,000 ppm. These chemicals are linked to weakened immunity, metabolic disease, and cancer. Flossing still matters, but switch to safer brands.
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When you hear this, you're going to stop using dental floss. A new study by Mawavation tested 39 different floss products for PFAS, or forever chemicals, and the results are shocking. PFAS were found in 33% of the samples tested, with levels ranging from 11 to over 248,000 parts per million. What's the worst offender? Oral-B Glide, which has the highest PFAS levels. So every time you floss with these products, you're slowly absorbing these chemicals into your body. PFAS chemicals are linked to things like weakened immunity, metabolic diseases, and even cancer. However, you still need to floss your teeth and maintain proper hygiene. You just need to switch to safer options. If you want me to send you a list of all the brands tested so you know which ones are safe to use, just comment the word floss below and I'll send you the details right away.