PerioTwist aims to make flossing obsolete

MONTREAL - A Canadian dental team is launching a new toothpick that aims to make flossing a thing of the past.

Dr. Allan Coopersmith and dental hygienist Nathalie Fiset have invented a new dental product called the PerioTwist, which launches for worldwide distribution this September.

The PerioTwist is a patented, inter-dental cleaner, which acts like a turbo toothpick that is easier, faster and more efficient than any floss, pick or brush. Flossing is often difficult, time-consuming and occasionally painful. Alternatives like wires and brushes break, scratch and damage teeth, and often result in expensive dental work. The PerioTwist is the only device that can be "twisted" and pushed/pulled for maximum efficacy.

"We as health professionals were as tired trying to convince our patients to floss, as our patients were to listening about it," said Dr. Coopersmith and Nathalie Fiset. "The truth is that dental floss is not the easiest to use. You need two clean hands, manual dexterity and usually a mirror and sink. Not to mention that it often tears or shreds and even turn your fingers blue!"

PerioTwist will treat and prevent tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath and even systemic illnesses such as heart attacks and strokes. PerioTwist's one size fits all design makes it easy to use no matter how wide or tight the space between the teeth.  As a result PerioTwist is ideal for people with braces, bridges and implants.

Each PerioTwist is reusable and can last for weeks, which makes it economically friendly. It also has 100% natural essential oil and antibacterial (Guard-In), which keeps it germ free, and has a cover which fits right on the handle which makes it easy to hold and use.

And it's small enough to carry in a pocket or wallet without getting damaged for use on the go. A five-pack of PerioTwists is set to retail for about $14.