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Colgate rated the top pick for dental floss & picks
If you’re looking to keep tooth decay at bay and your dentist happy – may the (dental) floss be with you. Luckily, our consumer survey revealed that nearly two in five Aussies (39%) floss their teeth every day, while 23% do it a few times each week. Everyone has a different floss-ophy about flossing, but if there’s one thing we all agree on is that finding good quality dental floss or picks (without choking on the price) is important.
That’s where Canstar Blue can offer some guidance. We’ve asked more than 900 Australian consumers to rate the dental floss and/or dental picks they’ve recently purchased (and used) to see how popular brands compare on factors like effectiveness, ease of use, taste, packaging, value for money and overall satisfaction. Brands that received at least 30 responses are compared in our report.
So, what’s the floss (goss)? Colgate was the top pick for dental floss and picks with five-star reviews for overall satisfaction and in key categories.
Best Dental Floss & Picks

Here are the best brands of dental floss & picks, as rated by consumers in Canstar Blue’s inaugural review:
- Colgate
- Oral-B
- All Smiles
- ALDI Dentitex
- Coles
- Cedel
Colgate topped our ratings with five-star reviews for effectiveness, taste, packaging and overall satisfaction. Runner-up Oral-B similarly scored top marks for taste and effectiveness, alongside All Smiles which also rated five stars for ease of use and packaging. Meanwhile, ALDI Dentitex was rated best for value for money, and packaging.
Top Brand – Colgate

Colgate is one of the most recognised brands in oral care and offers a wide variety of professional-grade oral hygiene products including toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwashes, and dental floss. The brand’s dental floss range includes:
- Colgate Total Waxed Dental Floss
- Colgate Total Mint Waxed Dental Floss
- Colgate Total Charcoal Dental Floss
- Colgate Total Tartar Control Dental Floss
- Colgate Smile For Good Naturally Waxed Vegan Spearmint Dental Floss
Colgate was rated five stars for effectiveness, taste, packaging, and overall satisfaction. It got four stars for ease of use and value for money.
Why should you use dental floss?

While brushing your teeth is arguably the most important step in your dental routine to remove plaque, bacteria, and food particles that coat your teeth, dentists also recommend cleaning between your teeth (with dental floss or an interdental cleaner) to keep tooth decay and gum disease at bay. Make sure to also schedule a regular dental clean with a qualified dentist every six to nine months.
What are dental picks?
Dental floss picks can be described as a combination of a toothpick and dental floss. They typically have a plastic pick with a curved head and dental floss pre-threaded through the opening. Dental floss picks work much the same way as dental floss to help remove plaque and bacteria between your teeth.
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How often should you floss your teeth?
Most dentists recommend flossing your teeth at least once a day, but this advice will vary based on your specific dental needs and history. For example, people with sensitive gums or braces may be advised to floss less regularly or not at all. Here is how frequently Aussies floss their teeth, according to our survey.
- Every day: 39%
- A few times a week: 23%
- More than once a day: 12%
- Weekly: 8%
- A few times a month: 8%
About the author of this page

This report was written by Canstar Blue’s Home & Lifestyle Content Lead, Megan Birot. She’s an expert on household appliances, health & beauty products, as well as all things grocery and shopping. When she’s not writing up our research-based ratings reports, Megan spends her time helping consumers make better purchase decisions, whether it’s at the supermarket, other retailers, or online, highlighting the best deals and flagging anything you need to be aware of.
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