{"id":168,"date":"2018-02-02T21:03:38","date_gmt":"2018-02-02T21:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/?p=168"},"modified":"2025-11-06T20:27:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T20:27:06","slug":"history-dental-floss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/history-dental-floss\/","title":{"rendered":"History of Dental Floss"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019ve probably been hearing since your childhood how important it is to floss several times a day to prevent the growth of bacteria and plaque that cause gum disease. But have you ever wondered where floss comes from? What\u2019s its history and who makes it? Another question you may have is, \u201cDo children need to floss?\u201d So to commemorate National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month, your dentist in Port Orange will answer these questions and explain why it\u2019s so important to introduce this method of oral hygiene<\/a> to your kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Where Did Dental Floss Come From?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there is no specific date for the creation of dental floss, there is evidence that prehistoric humans used horse hair to clean between their teeth. Our modern usage of this wondrous tool for fighting dental maladies begins a lot later, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a timeline of its development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n