COMPOSITIONS OF A FLOSSING DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Application No. 63/105,819, filed October 26, 2020, entitled “COMPOSITIONS OF A FLOSSING DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE,” the contents of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Proper and regular flossing removes plaque and food particles from under the gum line and in places between teeth where a toothbrush cannot easily reach. As buildup of such plaque and food particles over time lead to tooth decay and gum disease flossing serves to improve dental hygiene and health

SUMMARY

[0003] Provided herein is a flossing system comprising: a reusable flosser comprising: a primary flosser comprising: a primary fastener; a first primary distal portion; and a second primary distal portion; and a secondary flosser comprising: a secondary fastener configured to removably couple to the primary fastener; a first secondary distal portion; and a second secondary distal portion, wherein the first primary distal portion and the first secondary distal portion are rotatably coupled about a first axis, wherein the second primary distal portion and second first secondary distal portion are rotatably coupled about the first axis, and wherein at least a clamping portion of the primary flosser and the secondary flosser extends distally from the first axis; and a floss container comprising: a first container portion comprising: a first indentation; and a second indentation, wherein the first indentation and the second indentation are configured to accept at least a part of the clamping portion of the primary flosser, the clamping portion of the secondary flosser, or both; and a second container portion rotatably attached to the first container portion, wherein the second portion comprises an extrusion configured to cover at least a portion of the first indentation and the second indentation when the floss container is in a closed state.

[0004] In some embodiments, the primary fastener, the secondary fastener, or both comprise a latch, a snap, a clasp, a magnet, a hook and loop fastener, a bolt, a nut, a tie, a band, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the first primary distal portion comprises a first primary hinge protrusion that rotatably couples to a first secondary hinge cavity in the first secondary distal portion. In some embodiments, the first primary distal portion comprises a first primary hinge cavity that rotatably couples to a first secondary hinge protrusion in the first secondary distal portion. In some embodiments, the second primary distal portion comprises a second primary hinge protrusion that rotatably couples to a second secondary hinge cavity in the second secondary distal portion. In some embodiments, the second primary distal portion comprises a second primary hinge cavity that rotatably couples to a second secondary hinge protrusion in the second secondary distal portion.

[0005] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first primary distal portion is mesial to at least a portion of the first secondary distal portion at the intersection of the first axis and the first primary distal portion, the first secondary distal portion, or both. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second primary distal portion is mesial to at least a portion of the second secondary distal portion at the intersection of the first axis and the second primary distal portion, the second secondary distal portion, or both. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first secondary distal portion is mesial to at least a portion of the first primary distal portion at the intersection of the first axis and the first secondary distal portion, the first primary distal portion, or both. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second secondary distal portion is mesial to at least a portion of the second primary distal portion at the intersection of the first axis and the second secondary distal portion, the second primary distal portion, or both.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first primary distal portion and the first secondary distal portion are coupled about the first axis to rotate by at most about 30° to at most about 90°. In some embodiments, the second primary distal portion and the second secondary distal portion are coupled about the first axis to rotate by at most about 30° to at most about 90°. In some embodiments, the second primary distal portion and the second secondary distal portion are coupled about the first axis to rotate by about 30° to about 90°. In some embodiments, the second primary distal portion and the second secondary distal portion are coupled about the first axis to rotate by about 30° to about 40°, about 30° to about 50°, about 30° to about 60°, about 30° to about 70°, about 30° to about 80°, about 30° to about 90°, about 40° to about 50°, about 40° to about 60°, about 40° to about 70°, about 40° to about 80°, about 40° to about 90°, about 50° to about 60°, about 50° to about 70°, about 50° to about 80°, about 50° to about 90°, about 60° to about 70°, about 60° to about 80°, about 60° to about 90°, about 70° to about 80°, about 70° to about 90°, or about 80° to about 90°. In some embodiments, the second primary distal portion and the second secondary distal portion are coupled about the first axis to rotate by about 30°, about 40°, about 50°, about 60°, about 70°, about 80°, or about 90°, including increments therein. In some embodiments, the second primary distal portion and the second secondary distal portion are coupled about the first axis to rotate by at least about 30°, about 40°, about 50°, about 60°, about 70°, or about 80°, including increments therein. In some embodiments, the second primary distal portion and the second secondary distal portion are coupled about the first axis to rotate by at most about 40°, about 50°, about 60°, about 70°, about 80°, or about 90°, including increments therein.

[0007] In some embodiments, the clamping portion of the primary flosser comprises a distal portion of the first primary portion and a distal portion of the second primary portion. In some embodiments, the clamping portion of the secondary flosser comprises a distal portion of the first secondary portion and a distal portion of the second secondary portion. In some embodiments, a first primary interior surface of the first primary distal portion contacts at least a portion of a second primary interior surface of the second primary distal portion when the first fastener and the second fastener are coupled. In some embodiments, the first primary interior surface comprises two or more first primary teeth, wherein the second primary interior surface comprises two or more second primary teeth, and wherein the two or more first primary teeth and the two or more second primary teeth interdigitate when the first fastener and the second fastener are coupled. In some embodiments, a first secondary interior surface the first secondary distal portion contacts at least a portion of a second secondary interior surface the second secondary distal portion when the first fastener and the second fastener are coupled. In some embodiments, the first secondary interior surface comprises two or more first secondary teeth, wherein the second secondary interior surface comprises two or more second secondary teeth, and wherein the two or more first secondary teeth and the two or more second secondary teeth interdigitate when the first fastener and the second fastener are coupled. In some embodiments, the primary flosser further comprises a first primary proximal portion extending proximally from a proximal end of the first primary distal portion. In some embodiments, the primary flosser further comprises a second primary proximal portion extending proximally from a proximal end of the second primary distal portion, or both.

[0008] In some embodiments, the primary flosser further comprises a primary proximal portion extending proximally from a proximal end of the first primary distal portion, the second primary distal portion, or both. In some embodiments, the primary fastener is disposed on at least one of the first primary distal portion, the second primary distal portion, and the primary proximal portion. In some embodiments, the first primary distal portion and the second primary distal portion intersect with each other, with the primary proximal portion, or both. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of a distal end of the first primary distal portion and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion and at least a part of the second primary distal portion or the intersection of the first primary distal portion and at least a part of the primary proximal portion is equal to a distance between at least a part of a distal end of the second primary distal portion and at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion and at least a part of the first primary distal portion or the intersection of the second primary distal portion and at least a part of the primary proximal portion. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of a distal end of the first primary distal portion and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion and at least a part of the second primary distal portion or the intersection of the first primary distal portion and at least a part of the primary proximal portion is less than a distance between at least a part of a distal end of the second primary distal portion and at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion and at least a part of the first primary distal portion or the intersection of the second primary distal portion and at least a part of the primary proximal portion. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of a distal end of the first primary distal portion and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion and at least a part of the second primary distal portion or the intersection of the first primary distal portion and at least a part of the primary proximal portion is greater than a distance between at least a part of a distal end of the second primary distal portion and at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion and at least a part of the first primary distal portion or the intersection of the second primary distal portion and at least a part of the primary proximal portion. In some embodiments, the secondary flosser further comprises a secondary proximal portion extending proximally from a proximal end of the first secondary distal portion, the second secondary distal portion, or both. In some embodiments, the secondary fastener is disposed on at least one of the first secondary distal portion, the second secondary distal portion, and the secondary proximal portion. In some embodiments, the first secondary distal portion and the second secondary distal portion intersect with each other, with the secondary proximal portion, or both. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of a distal end of the first secondary distal portion and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion and at least a part of the second secondary distal portion or the intersection of the first secondary distal portion and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion is equal to a distance between at least a part of a distal end of the second secondary distal portion and at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion and at least a part of the first secondary distal portion or the intersection of the second secondary distal portion and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of a distal end of the first secondary distal portion and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion and at least a part of the second secondary distal portion or the intersection of the first secondary distal portion and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion is less than a distance between at least a part of a distal end of the second secondary distal portion and at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion and at least a part of the first secondary distal portion or the intersection of the second secondary distal portion and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of a distal end of the first secondary distal portion and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion and at least a part of the second secondary distal portion or the intersection of the first secondary distal portion and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion is greater than a distance between at least a part of a distal end of the second secondary distal portion and at least a part of the intersection of the secondary distal portion and at least a part of the first secondary distal portion or the intersection of the second secondary distal portion and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion. In some embodiments, the second container portion rotatably attaches to the first container portion by a hinge, a flexure, a band, a hook and loop fastener, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the first container portion further comprises a floss cutting feature In some embodiments, the first container portion further comprises a first container fastener configured to removably fasten to a second container fastener on the second container portion when the floss container is in the closed state. In some embodiments, the primary flosser, the secondary flosser, the first container portion, the second container portion, or any combination thereof are composed of plastic, wood, metal, glass, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, at least one of the first container fastener and the second container fastener comprise a snap, a protrusion, a bolt, a nut, a tie, a hook and loop fastener, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the first container portion further comprises a floss mandrel that receives a floss roll. In some embodiments, they system further comprises the floss roll comprising floss.

[0009] Another aspect provided herein is a flossing kit comprising: the flossing system; an instruction sheet; and a container housing the flossing system and the instruction sheet. In some embodiments, the kit further comprises one or more additional flossing rolls. In some embodiments, the container is biodegradable.

[0010] Another aspect provided herein is a method of flossing comprising: (a) providing the flossing system; (b) detaching the primary fastener from the secondary fastener; (c) rotating the primary flosser or the secondary flosser about the first axis to translate the primary fastener away from the secondary fastener; (d) inserting at least part of the clamping portion of the primary flosser and at least a part of the clamping portion of the secondary flosser into the first indentation and the second indentation of the floss container; and (e) coupling the primary fastener to the secondary fastener. [0011] In some embodiments, (d) comprises inserting the clamping portion of the first primary distal portion and the clamping portion of the first secondary distal portion into the first indentation and inserting the clamping portion of the second primary distal portion and the clamping portion of the second secondary distal portion into the second indentation. In some embodiments, step (d) comprises inserting the clamping portion of the first primary distal portion and the clamping portion of the first secondary distal portion into the second indentation and inserting the clamping portion of the second primary distal portion and the clamping portion of the second secondary distal portion into the first indentation. In some embodiments, coupling the primary fastener to the secondary fastener clamps a first portion of the floss between the first primary distal portion and the first secondary distal portion, and a second portion of the floss between the second primary distal portion and the second secondary distal portion. In some embodiments, the method further comprises cutting a piece of the floss at a position of the floss outside the span between the first portion of the floss and the second portion of the floss. In some embodiments, the method further comprises inserting the piece of the floss between two adjacent teeth of a patient while the primary fastener and the secondary fastener are coupled.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The novel features of the disclosure are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. A better understanding of the features and advantages of the present disclosure will be obtained by reference to the following detailed description that sets forth illustrative embodiments, in which the principles of the disclosure are utilized, and the accompanying drawings of which:

[0013] FIG. 1 shows a front-top-right perspective view illustration of an exemplary reusable flosser in a collapsed state, according to an embodiment herein;

[0014] FIG. 2 shows a front-top-right perspective view illustration of an exemplary reusable flosser in an expanded state, according to an embodiment herein;

[0015] FIG. 3 shows a front view illustration of an exemplary reusable flosser in a collapsed state, according to an embodiment herein;

[0016] FIG. 4 shows a back view illustration of an exemplary primary flosser in a collapsed state, according to an embodiment herein;

[0017] FIG. 5 shows a back view illustration of an exemplary secondary flosser in a collapsed state, according to an embodiment herein;

[0018] FIG. 6 shows a front-top perspective view illustration of an exemplary reusable flosser in a collapsed state, according to an embodiment herein; [0019] FIG. 7 shows a front view rendering of an exemplary reusable flosser in a collapsed state, according to an embodiment herein;

[0020] FIG. 8A shows a top view rendering of an exemplary reusable flosser in a collapsed state, according to an embodiment herein;

[0021] FIG. 8B shows a bottom view rendering of an exemplary reusable flosser in a collapsed state, according to an embodiment herein;

[0022] FIG. 8C shows a right view rendering of an exemplary reusable flosser in a collapsed state, according to an embodiment herein;

[0023] FIG. 8D shows a left view rendering of an exemplary reusable flosser in a collapsed state, according to an embodiment herein;

[0024] FIG. 9 shows a top view illustration of an exemplary reusable flosser in a collapsed state, according to an embodiment herein;

[0025] FIG. 10 shows a top view image of an exemplary first reusable flosser in a collapsed state, according to an embodiment herein;

[0026] FIG. 11 shows a front-top perspective view image of an exemplary first reusable flosser in an expanded state, according to an embodiment herein;

[0027] FIG. 12A shows a front-left perspective view image of an exemplary second reusable flosser in a collapsed state, according to an embodiment herein;

[0028] FIG. 12B shows a back-left perspective view image of an exemplary second reusable flosser in an expanded state, according to an embodiment herein;

[0029] FIG. 13 shows a front-top-right perspective view illustration of an exemplary floss container, according to an embodiment herein;

[0030] FIG. 14 shows a front view image of an exemplary floss container, according to an embodiment herein;

[0031] FIG. 15 shows a front-top perspective view image of an exemplary floss container, according to an embodiment herein;

[0032] FIG. 16A shows a detailed top-left perspective view illustration of the clamping portion of an exemplary second primary distal portion, according to an embodiment herein;

[0033] FIG. 16B shows a detailed top-right perspective view illustration of the clamping portion of an exemplary second primary distal portion, according to an embodiment herein;

[0034] FIG. 16C shows a detailed top view illustration of the clamping portion of an exemplary second primary distal portion, according to an embodiment herein;

[0035] FIG. 17A shows a detailed top-left perspective view illustration of the clamping portion of an exemplary first primary distal portion, according to an embodiment herein; [0036] FIG. 17B shows a detailed top-right perspective view illustration of the clamping portion of an exemplary first primary distal portion, according to an embodiment herein;

[0037] FIG. 17C shows a detailed top view illustration of the clamping portion of an exemplary first primary distal portion, according to an embodiment herein;

[0038] FIG. 18 shows a floss coupled to the primary fastener and the secondary fastener, according to an embodiment herein;

[0039] FIG. 19 shows a front-top perspective view illustration of the assembly of an exemplary reusable flosser, according to an embodiment herein;

[0040] FIG. 20A shows a back-top-left perspective view illustration of an exemplary primary flosser, according to an embodiment herein;

[0041] FIG. 20B shows a front-bottom-left perspective view illustration of an exemplary primary flosser, according to an embodiment herein;

[0042] FIG. 21 shows dimensioned illustrations of an exemplary primary flosser, according to an embodiment herein;

[0043] FIG. 22A shows a front-top perspective view illustration of an exemplary secondary flosser, according to an embodiment herein;

[0044] FIG. 22B shows a top view illustration of an exemplary secondary flosser, according to an embodiment herein;

[0045] FIG. 23 shows dimensioned illustrations of an exemplary secondary flosser, according to an embodiment herein; and

[0046] FIG. 24 shows additional dimensioned illustrations of an exemplary secondary flosser, according to an embodiment herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] Provided herein is are flossing systems. In some embodiments, the flossing system comprises a reusable flosser and a floss container. In some embodiments, the primary flosser, the secondary flosser, the first container portion, the second container portion, or any combination thereof are composed of plastic, wood, metal, glass, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the geometries of the reusable flosser and a floss container enable the reusable flosser to easily and efficiently receive a piece of floss from the floss container.

Reusable flosser

[0048] FIGS. 1-13B show illustrations, renderings, and images of exemplary reusable flossers 1000. In some embodiments, the reusable flosser 1000 comprises a primary flosser 100 and a secondary flosser 200. In some embodiments, the geometries of, and interconnections between, the primary flosser 100, and the secondary flosser 200 enable the reusable flosser 1000 to easily and efficiently receive a piece of floss, employ the piece of floss for flossing, dispose of the piece of floss, or any combination thereof.

[0049] In some embodiments, an exterior surface of the primary flosser 100, the secondary flosser 200, or both is rounded to prevent oral injury. In some embodiments, an exterior edge of the primary flosser 100, the secondary flosser 200, or both is rounded to prevent oral injury. In some embodiments, the primary flosser 100, the secondary flosser 200, or both are made of plastic, metal, wood, glass, or any other material that is safe for oral use. In some embodiments, the primary flosser 100 and the secondary flosser 200 are made of the same material. In some embodiments, the primary flosser 100 and the secondary flosser 200 are made of different materials.

[0050] In some embodiments, per FIGS. 4 and 5, the primary flosser 100 comprises a first primary distal portion 110 and a second primary distal portion 210. In some embodiments, the secondary flosser 200 comprises a first secondary distal portion 210 and a second secondary distal portion 220. In some embodiments, the primary flosser 100 comprises a primary fastener 130. In some embodiments, the secondary flosser 200 comprises a secondary fastener 230. In some embodiments, the primary flosser 100 further comprises a primary proximal portion 140 extending proximally from a proximal end of the first primary distal portion 110, the second primary distal portion 210, or both. In some embodiments, the secondary flosser 200 further comprises a secondary proximal portion 240 extending proximally from a proximal end of the first secondary distal portion 210, the second secondary distal portion 220, or both.

[0051] In some embodiments, per FIG. 1, at least a portion of the first primary distal portion 110 is mesial to at least a portion of the first secondary distal portion 210 at the intersection of the first axis 301 and the first primary distal portion 110, the first secondary distal portion 210, or both. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second primary distal portion 210 is mesial to at least a portion of the second secondary distal portion 220 at the intersection of the first axis 301 and the second primary distal portion 210, the second secondary distal portion 220, or both. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first secondary distal portion 210 is mesial to at least a portion of the first primary distal portion 110 at the intersection of the first axis 301 and the first secondary distal portion 210, the first primary distal portion 110, or both. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second secondary distal portion 220 is mesial to at least a portion of the second primary distal portion 210 at the intersection of the first axis 301 and the second secondary distal portion 220, the second primary distal portion 210, or both. In some embodiments, the first primary distal portion 110 and the second primary distal portion 210 intersect with each other, with the primary proximal portion 140, or both. In some embodiments, the first secondary distal portion 210 and the second secondary distal portion 220 intersect with each other, with the secondary proximal portion 240, or both.

[0052] In some embodiments, per FIG. 3, a second axis 302 is formed between a most proximal point of the proximal portion and an intersection point 501 midway between the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and the second primary portion, or midway between the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and the second secondary portion. In some embodiments, the first axis 301 and the second axis 302 are perpendicular in one or more planes. In some embodiments, an angle between the first axis 301 and the second axis 302 in one or more planes is about 0° to about 80°. In some embodiments, an angle between the first axis 301 and the second axis 302 in one or more planes is about 0° to about 10°, about 0° to about 20°, about 0° to about 30°, about 0° to about 40°, about 0° to about 50°, about 0° to about 60°, about 0° to about 70°, about 0° to about 80°, about 10° to about 20°, about 10° to about 30°, about 10° to about 40°, about 10° to about 50°, about 10° to about 60°, about 10° to about 70°, about 10° to about 80°, about 20° to about 30°, about 20° to about 40°, about 20° to about 50°, about 20° to about 60°, about 20° to about 70°, about 20° to about 80°, about 30° to about 40°, about 30° to about 50°, about 30° to about 60°, about 30° to about 70°, about 30° to about 80°, about 40° to about 50°, about 40° to about 60°, about 40° to about 70°, about 40° to about 80°, about 50° to about 60°, about 50° to about 70°, about 50° to about 80°, about 60° to about 70°, about 60° to about 80°, or about 70° to about 80°. In some embodiments, an angle between the first axis 301 and the second axis 302 is about 0°, about 10°, about 20°, about 30°, about 40°, about 50°, about 60°, about 70°, or about 80°, including increments therein. In some embodiments, an angle between the first axis 301 and the second axis 302 in one or more planes is at least about 0°, about 10°, about 20°, about 30°, about 40°, about 50°, about 60°, or about 70°, including increments therein. In some embodiments, an angle between the first axis 301 and the second axis 302 in one or more planes is at most about 10°, about 20°, about 30°, about 40°, about 50°, about 60°, about 70°, or about 80°, including increments therein. In some embodiments, an angle between the first axis 301 and the second axis 302 enables the first proximal portion, the second proximal portion, or both to provide an optimal grip angle with respect to the user’s teeth.

[0053] In some embodiments, per FIG. 1, at least a clamping portion 400 of the primary flosser 100 and the secondary flosser 200 extends distally from the first axis 301. In some embodiments, the clamping portion 400 of the primary flosser 100 comprises a distal portion of the first primary portion 110 and a distal portion of the second primary portion. In some embodiments, the clamping portion 400 of the secondary flosser 200 comprises a distal portion of the first secondary portion and a distal portion of the second secondary portion. In some embodiments, a first primary interior surface of the first primary distal portion 110 contacts at least a portion of a second primary interior surface of the second primary distal portion 210 when the primary fastener 130 and the second fastener 230 are coupled. In some embodiments, a first secondary interior surface the first secondary distal portion 210 contacts at least a portion of a second secondary interior surface the second secondary distal portion 220 when the primary fastener 130 and the second fastener 230 are coupled. In some embodiments, an upper surface, a lower surface, an outer surface, or any combination thereof of the primary flosser 100 and the secondary are substantially flush when the primary fastener 130 and the second fastener 230 are coupled. In some embodiments, an upper surface, a lower surface, an outer surface, or any combination thereof of the primary flosser 100 and the secondary are shaped to prevent a pinch point therebetween when the primary fastener 130 and the second fastener 230 are coupled. [0054] In some embodiments, per FIGS. 4, 5, the first primary interior surface 112 comprises two or more first primary teeth 111. In some embodiments, the second primary interior surface 122 comprises two or more second primary teeth 121. In some embodiments, the two or more first primary teeth 111 and the two or more second primary teeth 121 interdigitate when the primary fastener 130 and the second fastener 230 are coupled. In some embodiments, the first secondary interior surface 212 comprises two or more first secondary teeth 211. In some embodiments, the second secondary interior surface 222 comprises two or more second secondary teeth 221. In some embodiments, the two or more first secondary teeth 211 and the two or more second secondary teeth 221 interdigitate when the primary fastener 130 and the second fastener 230 are coupled.

[0055] In some embodiments, at least one first primary tooth 111 is mesial to at least one second primary tooth 121 when the primary fastener 130 and the second fastener 230 are coupled. In some embodiments, at least one first primary tooth 111 is lateral to at least one second primary tooth 121 when the primary fastener 130 and the second fastener 230 are coupled. In some embodiments, at least one first secondary tooth 211 is mesial to at least one second secondary tooth 221 when the primary fastener 130 and the second fastener 230 are coupled. In some embodiments, at least one first secondary tooth 211 is lateral to at least one second secondary tooth 221 when the primary fastener 130 and the second fastener 230 are coupled. In some embodiments, the first primary teeth 111, the second primary teeth 121, the first secondary teeth, and the second secondary teeth 221, are configured to grab and maintain hold of a piece of floss during, before, or after use. [0056] FIGS. 16A-C show illustrations of the clamping portion of an exemplary second primary distal portion and FIGS. 17A-C show illustrations of the clamping portion of an exemplary first primary distal portion. As shown, in one example, the second primary interior surface 122 comprises four second primary teeth 121 and the first secondary interior surface 212 comprises four first secondary teeth 211. In some embodiments, a surface of one or more of the second primary teeth 121 is drafted with respect to the first secondary interior surface 212. In some embodiments, a surface of one or more of the first secondary teeth 211 is drafted with respect to the second primary interior surface. In some embodiments, one or more of the second primary teeth 121, and the first primary tooth 111 terminate before a distal surface of the primary flosser 100. In some embodiments, one or more of the first secondary teeth 211 and second secondary teeth 221 terminate before a distal surface of the secondary flosser 200.

[0057] FIG. 10 shows a top view image of an exemplary first reusable flosser in a collapsed state, wherein the primary fastener 130 and the second fastener 230 are coupled. FIG. 11 shows a front-top perspective view image of an exemplary first reusable flosser in an expanded state, wherein the primary fastener 130 and the second fastener 230 are decoupled. FIG. 12A shows a front-left perspective view image of an exemplary second reusable flosser in a collapsed state, wherein the primary fastener 130 and the second fastener 230 are coupled. FIG. 12B shows a back-left perspective view image of an exemplary second reusable flosser in an expanded state, wherein the primary fastener 130 and the second fastener 230 are decoupled.

[0058] In some embodiments, the first primary distal portion 110 and the first secondary distal portion 210 are rotatably coupled about a first axis 301. In some embodiments, the second primary distal portion 210 and second first secondary distal portion 210 are rotatably coupled about the first axis 301. In some embodiments, the first primary distal portion 110 comprises at least one first primary hinge protrusion that rotatably couples to at least one first secondary hinge cavity in the first secondary distal portion 210. In some embodiments, the first primary distal portion 110 comprises at least one first primary hinge cavity that rotatably couples to at least one first secondary hinge protrusion in the first secondary distal portion 210. In some embodiments, the second primary distal portion 210 comprises at least one second primary hinge protrusion that rotatably couples to at least one second secondary hinge cavity in the second secondary distal portion 220. In some embodiments, the second primary distal portion 210 comprises at least one second primary hinge cavity that rotatably couples to at least one second secondary hinge protrusion in the second secondary distal portion 220. In some embodiments, the first primary distal portion 110 and the first secondary distal portion 210 are coupled about the first axis 301 to rotate by at most about 30° to at most about 90°. In some embodiments, the second primary distal portion 210 and the second secondary distal portion 220 are coupled about the first axis 301 to rotate by at most about 30° to at most about 90°.

[0059] In some embodiments, per FIG. 2, the secondary fastener 230 is configured to removably couple to the primary fastener 130. In some embodiments, the primary fastener 130, the secondary fastener 230, or both comprise a latch, a snap, a clasp, a magnet, a hook and loop fastener, a bolt, a nut, a tie, a band, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the primary fastener 130, the secondary fastener 230, or both are configured to be couplable and decouplable by hand, while maintaining a rigid connection during flossing. In some embodiments, the primary fastener 130 is disposed on at least one of the first primary distal portion 110, the second primary distal portion 210, and the primary proximal portion 140. In some embodiments, the secondary fastener 230 is disposed on at least one of the first secondary distal portion 210, the second secondary distal portion 220, and the secondary proximal portion 240

[0060] In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the second primary distal portion 210 is equal to a distance between a distal end of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the first primary distal portion 110. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the primary proximal portion 140 is equal to a distance between at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the primary proximal portion 140. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the second primary distal portion 210 is equal to a distance between a distal end of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the first primary distal portion 110. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the primary proximal portion 140 is equal to a distance between at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the primary proximal portion 140.

[0061] In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the second primary distal portion 210 is less than a distance between a distal end of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the first primary distal portion 110. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the primary proximal portion 140 is less than a distance between at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the primary proximal portion 140. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the second primary distal portion 210 is less than a distance between a distal end of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the first primary distal portion 110. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the primary proximal portion 140 is less than a distance between at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the primary proximal portion 140.

[0062] In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the second primary distal portion 210 is greater than a distance between a distal end of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the first primary distal portion 110. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the primary proximal portion 140 is greater than a distance between at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the primary proximal portion 140. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the second primary distal portion 210 is greater than a distance between a distal end of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the first primary distal portion 110. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the primary proximal portion 140 is greater than a distance between at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the primary proximal portion 140.

[0063] In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the second secondary distal portion 220 is equal to a distance between a distal end of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the first secondary distal portion 210. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion 240 is equal to a distance between at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion 240. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the second secondary distal portion 220 is equal to a distance between a distal end of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the first secondary distal portion 210. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion 240 is equal to a distance between at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion 240.

[0064] In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the second secondary distal portion 220 is less than a distance between a distal end of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the first secondary distal portion 210. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion 240 is less than a distance between at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion 240. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the second secondary distal portion 220 is less than a distance between a distal end of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the first secondary distal portion 210. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion 240 is less than a distance between at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion 240.

[0065] In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the second secondary distal portion 220 is greater than a distance between a distal end of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the first secondary distal portion 210. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion 240 is greater than a distance between at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion 240. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the second secondary distal portion 220 is greater than a distance between a distal end of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the first secondary distal portion 210. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion 240 is greater than a distance between at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion 240.

[0066] In some embodiments, the distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the second primary distal portion 210 is measured as a maximum distance, a minimum distance, or an average distance. In some embodiments, the distance between at least a part of the distal end of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the first primary distal portion 110 is measured as a maximum distance, a minimum distance, or an average distance. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the primary proximal portion 140 is measured as a maximum distance, a minimum distance, or an average distance. In some embodiments, the distance between at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the primary proximal portion 140 is measured as a maximum distance, a minimum distance, or an average distance. In some embodiments, the distance between a distal end of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the first primary distal portion 110 is measured as a maximum distance, a minimum distance, or an average distance. In some embodiments, the distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and at least a part of the primary proximal portion 140 is measured as a maximum distance, a minimum distance, or an average distance.

[0067] In some embodiments, the distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the second secondary distal portion 220 is measured as a maximum distance, a minimum distance, or an average distance. In some embodiments, the distance between at least a part of the distal end of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the first secondary distal portion 210 is measured as a maximum distance, a minimum distance, or an average distance. In some embodiments, a distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion 240 is measured as a maximum distance, a minimum distance, or an average distance. In some embodiments, the distance between at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion 240 is measured as a maximum distance, a minimum distance, or an average distance. In some embodiments, the distance between a distal end of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 and at least a part of the first secondary distal portion 210 is measured as a maximum distance, a minimum distance, or an average distance. In some embodiments, the distance between at least a part of the distal end of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and at least a part of the secondary proximal portion 240 is measured as a maximum distance, a minimum distance, or an average distance. [0068] In some embodiments, the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and the second primary portion is defined as a centerpoint of a mesial surface of the primary flosser 100. In some embodiments, the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 and the second primary portion is defined as a centerpoint between a first inflection point on a lateral surface of the first primary distal portion 110, and a first inflection point on a lateral surface of the second primary distal portion 210. In some embodiments, the intersection of the first primary distal portion 110 the proximal portion is defined as a centerpoint between a first inflection point on a lateral surface of the first primary distal portion 110, and a first inflection point on a lateral surface of the second primary distal portion 210. In some embodiments, the intersection of the second primary distal portion 210 the proximal portion is defined as a centerpoint between a first inflection point on a lateral surface of the first primary distal portion 110, and a first inflection point on a lateral surface of the second primary distal portion 210. In some embodiments, the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and the second secondary portion is defined as a centerpoint of a mesial surface of the secondary flosser 200. In some embodiments, the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 and the second secondary portion is defined as a centerpoint between a first inflection point on a lateral surface of the first secondary distal portion 210, and a first inflection point on a lateral surface of the second secondary distal portion 220. In some embodiments, the intersection of the first secondary distal portion 210 the proximal portion is defined as a centerpoint between a first inflection point on a lateral surface of the first secondary distal portion 210, and a first inflection point on a lateral surface of the second secondary distal portion 220. In some embodiments, the intersection of the second secondary distal portion 220 the proximal portion is defined as a centerpoint between a first inflection point on a lateral surface of the first secondary distal portion 210, and a first inflection point on a lateral surface of the second secondary distal portion 220.

[0069] FIGS. 16A-C show illustrations of the clamping portion of an exemplary second primary distal portion and FIGS. 17A-C show illustrations of the clamping portion of an exemplary first primary distal portion.

Floss Container

[0070] In some embodiments, per FIGS. 13-15, the floss container comprises: a first container portion 710 and a second container portion 720. In some embodiments, the first container portion 710 comprises a first indentation 711; and a second indentation 712. In some embodiments, the first container portion 710, the second container portion 720, or both are formed of wood, metal, plastic, glass, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the first container portion 710 and the second container portion 720 are formed of the same material. In some embodiments, the first container portion 710 and the second container portion 720 are formed of different same materials.

[0071] In some embodiments, the first indentation 711 and the second indentation 712 are configured to accept at least a part of the clamping portion 400 of the primary flosser 100, the clamping portion 400 of the secondary flosser 200, or both. In some embodiments, the first indentation 711 and the second indentation 712 are configured to accept at least a part of the clamping portion 400 of the primary flosser 100, the clamping portion 400 of the secondary flosser 200, or both such that when the primary fastener 130 of the primary flosser 100 and the secondary fastener 230 are decoupled. In some embodiments, the first indentation 711 and the second indentation 712 are configured to accept at least a part of the clamping portion 400 of the primary flosser 100, the clamping portion 400 of the secondary flosser 200, or both such that when the primary fastener 130 of the primary flosser 100 and the secondary fastener 230 are decoupled such that a floss deposited from the floss container can be clamped between the clamping portion 400 of the first flosser and the clamping portion 400 of the second flosser. In some embodiments, the first indentation 711 and the second indentation 712 are configured to accept at least a part of the clamping portion 400 of the primary flosser 100, the clamping portion 400 of the secondary flosser 200, or both such that when the primary fastener 130 of the primary flosser 100 and the secondary fastener 230 are decoupled such that a floss deposited from the floss container can be clamped between the first primary distal portion 110 of the first flosser and the second primary distal portion 210 of the second flosser. In some embodiments, the first indentation 711 and the second indentation 712 are configured to accept at least a part of the clamping portion 400 of the primary flosser 100, the clamping portion 400 of the secondary flosser 200, or both such that when the primary fastener 130 of the primary flosser 100 and the secondary fastener 230 are decoupled such that a floss deposited from the floss container can be clamped between the first secondary distal portion 210 of the first flosser and the second secondary distal portion 220 of the second flosser. In some embodiments, the first indentation 711 and the second indentation 712 are configured to accept at least a part of the clamping portion 400 of the primary flosser 100, the clamping portion 400 of the secondary flosser 200, or both such that when the primary fastener 130 of the primary flosser 100 and the secondary fastener 230 are decoupled such that a floss deposited from the floss container can be clamped between the teeth of the first primary distal portion 110 of the first flosser and the second primary distal portion 210 of the second flosser. In some embodiments, the first indentation 711 and the second indentation 712 are configured to accept at least a part of the clamping portion 400 of the primary flosser 100, the clamping portion 400 of the secondary flosser 200, or both such that when the primary fastener 130 of the primary flosser 100 and the secondary fastener 230 are decoupled such that a floss deposited from the floss container can be clamped between the teeth of the first secondary distal portion 210 of the first flosser and the second secondary distal portion 220 of the second flosser.

[0072] In some embodiments, the first indentation 711 is configured to accept at least a part of the clamping portion 400 of the first primary distal portion 110 and the first secondary distal portion 210 and the second indentation 712 is configured to accept at least a part of the clamping portion 400 of the second primary distal portion 210 and the second secondary distal portion 220 of the reusable flosser 1000. In some embodiments, the second indentation 712 is configured to accept at least a part of the clamping portion 400 of the first primary distal portion 110 and the first secondary distal portion 210 and the first indentation 711 is configured to accept at least a part of the clamping portion 400 of the second primary distal portion 210 and the second secondary distal portion 220 of the reusable flosser 1000.

[0073] In some embodiments, a minimum, maximum, or average distance between at least a portion of a transverse surface of the first indentation 711 and at least a portion of a transverse surface of the second indentation 712 is greater than a maximum distance between the first primary distal portion 110 and the second primary distal portion 210 of the reusable flosser 1000. In some embodiments, a minimum, maximum, or average distance between at least a portion of a transverse surface of the first indentation 711 and at least a portion of a transverse surface of the second indentation 712 is greater than a maximum distance between the first secondary distal portion 210 and the second secondary distal portion 220 of the reusable flosser 1000. In some embodiments, a minimum, maximum, or average distance between at least a portion of a mesial surface of the first indentation 711 and at least a portion of a mesial surface of the second indentation 712 is less than a maximum distance between the first primary distal portion 110 and the second primary distal portion 210 of the reusable flosser 1000. In some embodiments, a minimum, maximum, or average distance between at least a portion of a mesial surface of the first indentation 711 and at least a portion of a mesial surface of the second indentation 712 is less than a maximum distance between the first secondary distal portion 210 and the second secondary distal portion 220 of the reusable flosser 1000.

[0074] In some embodiments, a minimum, maximum, or average height of at least a portion of the first indentation 711, the second indentation 712 or both is greater than a thickness of the reusable flosser 1000 when the primary fastener 130 and the secondary fastener 230 are coupled. In some embodiments, a minimum, maximum, or average height of at least a portion of the first indentation 711, the second indentation 712 or both is greater than half the thickness of the reusable flosser 1000 when the primary fastener 130 and the secondary fastener 230 are coupled. In some embodiments, a minimum, maximum, or average depth of at least a portion of the first indentation 711, the second indentation 712 or both is greater than a maximum distance from the first axis 301 to a point on the first primary distal portion 110, the second primary distal portion 210, the first secondary distal portion 210, the second secondary distal portion 220, or any combination thereof.

[0075] In some embodiments, the second container portion 720 is rotatably attached to the first container portion 710. In some embodiments, the second portion comprises an extrusion configured to cover at least a portion of the first indentation 711 and the second indentation 712. In some embodiments, the second portion comprises an extrusion configured to cover at least a portion of the first indentation 711 and the second indentation 712 when the floss container is in a closed state.

[0076] In some embodiments, the second container portion 720 rotatably attaches to the first container portion 710 by a hinge, a flexure, a band, a hook and loop fastener, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, per FIG. 15, the first container portion 710 further comprises a floss cutting feature 715. In some embodiments, the first container portion 710 further comprises a first container fastener 713 configured to removably fasten to a second container fastener 723 on the second container portion 720 when the floss container is in the closed state. In some embodiments, at least one of the first container fastener 713 and the second container fastener 723 comprise a snap, a protrusion, a bolt, a nut, a tie, a hook and loop fastener, or any combination thereof.

[0077] In some embodiments, the first container portion 710 further comprises a divot between the first indentation 711 and the second indentation 712. In some embodiments, per FIG. 14, the first container portion 710 further comprises a floss mandrel 714 that receives a floss roll 730. In some embodiments, the first container portion 710 further comprises a floss slot that receives the floss from the floss roll 730. In some embodiments, they system further comprises the floss roll comprising floss. In some embodiments, the first container portion 710 is configured to constrain the floss roll to rotate therein about one axis in a clockwise direction. In some embodiments, the first container portion 710 is configured to constrain the floss roll to rotate therein about one axis in a counterclockwise direction. Flossing Kit

[0078] Provided herein is a flossing kit comprising: the flossing system; an instruction sheet; and a container housing the flossing system and the instruction sheet. In some embodiments, the kit further comprises one or more additional flossing rolls. In some embodiments, the container is biodegradable.

Method of Flossing

[0079] Provided herein is a method of flossing. In some embodiments, the method comprises: (a) providing the flossing system; (b) detaching the primary fastener from the secondary fastener; (c) rotating the primary flosser or the secondary flosser about the first axis to translate the primary fastener away from the secondary fastener; (d) inserting at least part of the clamping portion of the primary flosser and at least a part of the clamping portion of the secondary flosser into the first indentation and the second indentation of the floss container; and (e) coupling the primary fastener to the secondary fastener.

[0080] In some embodiments, (d) comprises inserting the clamping portion of the first primary distal portion and the clamping portion of the first secondary distal portion into the first indentation and inserting the clamping portion of the second primary distal portion and the clamping portion of the second secondary distal portion into the second indentation. In some embodiments, step (d) comprises inserting the clamping portion of the first primary distal portion and the clamping portion of the first secondary distal portion into the second indentation and inserting the clamping portion of the second primary distal portion and the clamping portion of the second secondary distal portion into the first indentation. In some embodiments, coupling the primary fastener to the secondary fastener clamps a first portion of the floss between the first primary distal portion and the first secondary distal portion, and a second portion of the floss between the second primary distal portion and the second secondary distal portion. In some embodiments, the method further comprises cutting a piece of the floss at a position of the floss outside the span between the first portion of the floss and the second portion of the floss. In some embodiments, the method further comprises inserting the piece of the floss between two adjacent teeth of a patient while the primary fastener and the secondary fastener are coupled.

[0081] In some embodiments, per FIG. 18, the method further comprises extracting a first tying portion of the floss from the floss container before cutting the piece of the floss, such that the first tying portion extends a distance from the primary flosser, the secondary flosser, or both. In some embodiments, the method further comprises extracting a second tying portion of the floss from the floss container before the coupling of the primary fastener to the secondary fastener, such that the second tying portion extends a distance from the primary flosser, the secondary flosser, or both.

[0082] In some embodiments, the method further comprises wrapping the first tying portion, the second tying portion, or both around the primary fastener, the secondary fastener, or both. In some embodiments, the method further comprises wrapping the first tying portion, the second tying portion, or both around the primary fastener, the secondary fastener, or both, before coupling the primary fastener and the secondary fastener. In some embodiments, the method further comprises wrapping the first tying portion, the second tying portion, or both around the primary flosser, the secondary flosser, or both. In some embodiments, the method further comprises wrapping the first tying portion, the second tying portion, or both around the primary flosser, the secondary flosser, or both, before coupling the primary fastener and the secondary fastener.

Exemplary Embodiments

[0083] FIG. 19 shows an illustration of the assembly of an exemplary reusable flosser 1000, wherein in a first step, the first primary distal portion of the primary flosser 100 and the first secondary distal portion of the secondary flosser 200 are coupled, and the second primary distal portion of the primary flosser 100 and the second first secondary distal portion of the secondary flosser 200 are coupled. Further, as shown, in a second step, the primary fastener of the primary flosser 100 couples with the secondary fastener of the secondary flosser 200.

[0084] FIGS. 20A-21 show illustrations of an exemplary primary flosser 100 with dimensions in millimeters. FIGS. 22A-24 show illustrations of an exemplary secondary flosser 200 with dimensions in millimeters.

Terms and Definitions

[0085] Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. [0086] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Any reference to “or” herein is intended to encompass “and/or” unless otherwise stated.

[0087] As used herein, the term “about” in some cases refers to an amount that is approximately the stated amount.

[0088] As used herein, the term “about” refers to an amount that is near the stated amount by 10%, 5%, or 1%, including increments therein. [0089] As used herein, the term “about” in reference to a percentage refers to an amount that is greater or less the stated percentage by 10%, 5%, or 1%, including increments therein.

[0090] As used herein, the phrases “at least one”, “one or more”, and “and/or” are open-ended expressions that are both conjunctive and disjunctive in operation. For example, each of the expressions “at least one of A, B and C”, “at least one of A, B, or C”, “one or more of A, B, and C”, “one or more of A, B, or C” and “A, B, and/or C” means A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, or A, B and C together.

[0091] While preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described herein, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes, and substitutions will now occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the disclosure. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of the disclosure described herein may be employed in practicing the disclosure.