Crest Glide Vs. Johnson & Johnson Easy Slide Floss

Dental floss is usually in the essential hygiene kit for most Americans. However, actually using it on a daily basis might be a little challenging for most, especially if the experience is less than pleasant. Shredding, tearing, and ironically getting it caught in your teeth are just a few of the reasons why some of us look at flossing as a chore. I've been a fan of the Johnson & Johnson floss for some time until I discovered the wonders of Crest Glide; even the Easy Slide Johnson & Johnson floss doesn't quite match Crest Glide.

Crest Glide

Pros

Crest Glide is a breeze to use. I've had a lot of problems with floss in the past and Crest Glide seems to make flossing hassle-free. The 'Gore-tex' composition of Crest Glide makes it almost like a shred resistance ribbon. True to its name, it glides in and out of tough places without injuring sensitive gums (as long as you don't pull it too roughly, of course). Although Crest Glide does not have as much of a scent or flavor, it makes flossing so easy that you'll be done in seconds.

Cons

One of the biggest con for this product is the cost. It is almost $5 for 54.7 yds of floss and may be a little pricey if you have a large family who uses it daily. But as flossing is a preventive measure to keep your teeth 'healthy,' so to speak, it might be less expensive in the long run than buying cheap floss that no one in your family wants to use.

Johnson & Johnson Easy Slide

Pros

Johnson & Johnson have pulled through on their dental products for quite some time. Their waxed floss is fairly priced ($2.99-3.50, depending on where you shop) and lasts for several months with a few people in a household using it daily.

Easy Slide is definitely superior to regular floss. It does not shred or break in hard to reach places. If you have crowns or fillings in the back molars, be secure in the idea that it will not meet a tragic end. Another pleasant plus of Easy Slide is the minty flavor, which Crest Glide lacks.

Cons

Although this might not be the norm, I found it to be a little too slippery when trying to hold it around my fingers to use it. I had to make sure I could wrap it around three times on each finger just to get enough force to pull it through my teeth. The only problem I found was that it seemed to be a little too fine to clean between your teeth without dragging it through a few times in some hard to reach places.

All things considered, both products are very good options for those that struggle with floss related accidents (e.g. shredding, bleeding gums, getting it stuck). I would rate Crest Glide a little bit higher on the scale because it seems to be slightly superior to Johnson & Johnson's Easy Slide in texture. However, because it is such a close call on these products, it's up to you where your loyalties lie.