STIM-U-DENT Plaque Removers are soft, safe, flexible wooden cleaners shaped toclean between teeth and stimulate gums. Dentist recommend daily use (aftereating) for maximum benefit. They can be used as an alternative or as asupplement to daily flossing.The significance of The ADA Seal to your dental health."Stim-U-Dent Plaque Removers are accepted as an effective cleaning device whichreduces gingivitis as part of a program for good oral hygiene to supplement theregular care required for oral health."*