REACH™ The Original
REACH™ The Original is the epitome of all the qualities that make an excellent dental floss and stands for a high-quality range of dental care products.
The importance of caring for the spaces between the teeth is far too little known. This is because most diseases of the oral cavity occur between the teeth. Interdental care is therefore the first and most important step in preventing them. REACH™ helps with this.
REACH™ is the original American raft that has conquered the world since its invention and has since served as a model for many a competitor. The quality of REACH™ has remained unsurpassed: Tear resistance and safety in use characterize the supple material of REACH™. REACH™ is therefore the preferred choice for both professionals and beginners.
With good reason, REACH™ is considered the gold standard and trusted product of dental institutes, universities and dental hygienist schools in Switzerland.
All REACH products are PFAS-free.
BeverCare is the official representative of this outstanding product line for Switzerland and other European countries.
REACH™ dental floss: the original symbol of quality and pioneering product design
To this day, REACH™ dental floss is regarded by dentists as the benchmark in dental floss. The REACH™ brand was developed by DuPont in 1976 before being acquired and further developed by Johnson & Johnson a year later. Originally, Johnson & Johnson used the surplus material from silk seams to make their dental floss, which made it affordable for the ordinary consumer. The company patented the modern packaging for the threading floss, which revolutionized the way floss is dispensed and used.
After the nationwide launch of REACH™ by Johnson & Johnson, the brand’s professional dental floss quickly became a favorite of American dentists and dental hygienists. At that time, the profession of dental hygienist was still largely unknown outside America. Switzerland was one of the first European countries to introduce this specialty. Along with American dental hygienists came American dental floss, and even today dental professionals complete their training with REACH™ dental floss.
Why do dental professionals love REACH™?
We spoke to a number of Swiss dental professionals about REACH™ dental floss. They told us how they were trained with this brand and that this is the only floss they use on their patients. There are several reasons for this:
It is inexpensively packaged and can therefore be used for a particularly long time. This is particularly advantageous for dentists and dental hygienists who treat several patients every day. It has the perfect width and thickness, which is particularly advantageous for narrow interdental spaces. The high-quality wax coating ensures that the dental floss glides effortlessly between the teeth. It is resistant to fraying so that the fibers do not get caught or stuck.
It is very user-friendly and forgiving of mistakes. This is particularly advantageous for people with uneven tooth surfaces, e.g. protruding fillings, as it simply glides over them without hindering the user.
According to Swiss dental professionals, REACH™ dental floss is a pioneering, contemporary product that is innovative, trustworthy and of high quality. Thanks to its medical-grade materials and its impeccable price/performance ratio, REACH™ dental floss is the perfect partner for dental professionals.
Common mistakes when using dental floss
Dental floss? Why is that?
When you brush your teeth, you remove plaque from 60% of the entire tooth surface. This shows that although brushing your teeth is important, it is not the only way to remove plaque. This is precisely why the Swiss Dental Association SSO recommends brushing between your teeth once a day.
When you floss your teeth, you also remove plaque from the other 40% of tooth surfaces. This ensures that the entire oral cavity is cleaned, especially the hard-to-reach areas such as the interdental spaces and the gum line. When flossing, however, it’s important that you avoid these common flossing mistakes. Here are the main ones.
Do not use dental floss at all
The most common flossing mistake is simply not flossing enough.
Although the Swiss Dental Association SSO recommends cleaning between the teeth once a day, research shows that less than 20% of Swiss people actually floss daily. This means that the rest floss less than once a day. For some, this means that they floss occasionally, for others that they don’t floss at all.
Unfortunately, not flossing causes plaque to build up in hard-to-reach areas of the mouth and increases the risk of tooth decay and gum disease in these areas.
Don't clean everywhere
Even if you are one of the few people who floss daily, you may be making the mistake of skipping certain spots. In fact, many dentists find that patients often forget some important areas. The first area is the back of the last molars. Two other areas that are often overlooked are the sides of the teeth and the area just below the gum line.
Irritation of the gums
The correct use of dental floss should not cause irritation to the gums. However, many people avoid flossing because they say it irritates their gums. This can happen if the floss is forcibly rubbed or accidentally pinched against the gums.
When using dental floss, you should gently guide the floss around each tooth and avoid touching the gums. If you guide the floss in the opposite direction to the gum line, you reduce the risk of touching the gums with the floss.
Finally, you should not floss more than once a day, as excessive flossing can also lead to gum irritation.
Do not use dental floss at the right time
Did you know that there is an ideal time to floss? To get the most out of your daily flossing routine, the best time to floss is in the evening just before you go to bed.
It is also recommended to use dental floss before brushing your teeth, as the removal of plaque between the teeth allows the fluoride in the toothpaste to spread better on the teeth.
Brushing and flossing before going to bed is important to prevent your teeth from being damaged by bacteria overnight. The reason for this is that saliva production decreases during sleep, which means that your teeth are not adequately protected.
Not using the right type of dental floss
Another mistake that many people make when flossing is that they don’t use the right floss. Many people don’t realize that there are different types of floss that are suitable for different smiles.
If you use the wrong floss for your teeth, it can make it overly difficult and less effective. Therefore, it’s important that you spend some time finding out what type of floss is right for your smile. A floss that doesn’t tear, doesn’t cut into your fingers, doesn’t fray and leaves fiber or wax residue between your teeth. In short: dental floss that you can trust.
NEW: REACH Access Flosser
Try the new REACH Access Flosser to clean hard-to-reach places where plaque hides. It makes flossing as easy as brushing your teeth. Dentists recommend flossing regularly to remove more plaque than brushing alone.
