Slate Mini Flosser

Great Way to Floss and Travel

I have the Origin Slate Electric flosser, that I use at home. It would be fine for travel, but the Mini Flosser is perfect for travel, or for taking to work. It functions really well, too! Some of my patients complain about regular floss. The Mini Flosser and the Origin Flosser takes away any issues with reaching floss to back teeth, or to dexterity issues!

Like it with room for improvement

I like the fact that I don’t have to have my whole hand in my mouth to floss. However, I wanted this to be portable to have in my purse. The cover comes off really easily so it will get dirty or break the head. I’d love for this to be made with a refillable floss strand vs a whole floss head.

Pleasantly SUrprised

I’m a dentist, and I received the Slate flosser through PR. Going into it, I honestly expected it to feel gimmicky and didn’t think I would use it much. I’ve been pleasantly surprised. The biggest takeaway for me is how much it removes barriers to flossing. It sounds simple, but that’s really the whole point. Not having to get my hands involved, set anything up, or deal with the usual friction makes it so much easier to just do it. And in dentistry, we know the biggest issue with flossing isn’t knowledge—it’s compliance. Anything that lowers the threshold, even slightly, can have a real impact on whether patients actually follow through. That’s what I’ve noticed most: it turns flossing from something you “prepare to do” into something you just do. That said, I’m still unsure how people will feel about the upfront cost of the device. I personally don’t mind the cost of replacement floss refills, but I do think price could be a consideration for some users. One thing I would improve is the floss itself. I’d prefer it to be a bit more waxed, similar to Cocofloss, for a smoother feel and slightly better glide between contacts.