POH Classic Super Thin White 490 NoWax Dental Floss - 100 Yards | Multi-Filament Nylon | Efficient Plaque Removal | Made in the USA | Dentist Recommended for 50+ Years | Moon-Tested Quality | Bass Method Compatible | Unwaxed Floss

Discover the ultimate in dental hygiene with POH Classic Super Thin White 490 NoWax Dental Floss - 100 yds. This premium floss is designed to revolutionize your oral care routine and provide a superior clean for healthier teeth and gums.

Key Features

Super Thin Design: Engineered for effortless gliding between tight teeth spaces

NoWax Formula: Ensures maximum plaque removal without leaving residue

100-Yard Spool: Long-lasting supply for extended use.

Nylon 6.6 Construction: Made with high-quality materials, not PTFE polymer

Multi-Filament Technology: Unique strand gathering for effective plaque disruption

Benefits

• Efficient Cleaning: The super thin floss splays across teeth, efficiently removing plaque build-up
• Cavity Prevention: Helps reduce the risk of cavities and gum disease
• Versatile Use: Ideal for all types of teeth spacing, including tight contacts.
• Dentist Recommended: Trusted by preventive dentists for over 50 years

Why Choose POH Classic 490 NoWax Floss?

POH dental floss stands out with its unique construction and proven effectiveness. The Classic 490 White Floss, with its 490 denier thickness, offers the perfect balance between strength and thinness. This floss is designed to be used with the Bass Method, a technique favored by dental professionals for optimal plaque removal.

Experience the difference of a floss that's been to the moon and back - literally! POH floss has been trusted by astronauts, demonstrating its reliability and quality

Upgrade your oral care routine today with POH Classic Super Thin White 490 NoWax Dental Floss. Give your teeth the professional-grade cleaning they deserve and smile with confidence knowing you're using a product backed by decades of dental expertise.

Made in USA

Product Specifications

How POH 490 Unwaxed Compares to Other Floss Types

Frequently Asked Questions

Is unwaxed floss better than waxed floss?

Both remove plaque when used correctly, but unwaxed floss like POH 490 offers more friction against the tooth surface, which many preventive dentists prefer for plaque removal. Its multi-filament nylon strands splay against the tooth, wiping plaque away rather than sliding over it. Waxed floss glides more easily but adds bulk and can leave residue. If your teeth have very tight contacts and unwaxed floss shreds, try a thin lightly waxed floss instead.

What does 490 denier mean?

Denier is a measure of thread thickness — the weight in grams of 9,000 meters of the fiber. At 490 denier, this is POH's super thin floss, designed to slip between tight-fitting teeth that standard floss can't enter comfortably. Lower denier means thinner floss.

Is POH floss PTFE-free and PFAS-free?

Yes. POH Classic 490 is made from multi-filament Nylon 6.6, not PTFE (the fluoropolymer used in "glide-style" flosses). It contains no PTFE and no wax coating.

What is the Bass Method of flossing?

The Bass Method is a technique developed by Dr. Charles C. Bass, often called the father of preventive dentistry. Instead of snapping floss straight up and down, you curve the floss into a C-shape around each tooth, slide it gently just below the gumline, and wipe upward along the tooth surface several times. Unwaxed multi-filament floss like POH 490 works best with this method because its splayed fibers grip and remove plaque at the gumline.

Was POH floss really used by astronauts?

Yes — POH dental floss was included in NASA astronaut personal hygiene kits during the Apollo era, which is where the "moon-tested" description comes from. POH has been manufactured in the USA and recommended by preventive dentists for more than 50 years.

How long does a 100-yard spool last?

Using the ADA-suggested 18 inches of floss per day, a 100-yard spool lasts about 200 days of daily flossing — roughly 2 to 5 times more floss than a typical drugstore spool of 20 to 55 yards.

Does unwaxed floss shred more easily?

Unwaxed multi-filament floss can fray on rough restorations, heavy tartar, or extremely tight contacts — the fraying is actually the fibers splaying to clean. If you experience consistent shredding at the same spot, mention it to your dentist (it can indicate a rough filling edge), or switch to a waxed floss for that area.