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There Could Be Toxic Chemicals In Your Dental Floss

Why does everything turn out to be bad for you?  A new study claims there could be toxic chemicals in your dental floss. The new report found that women using…

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Why does everything turn out to be bad for you?  A new study claims there could be toxic chemicals in your dental floss.

The new report found that women using Oral-B Glide or similar brands of dental floss could have higher levels of a toxic PFAS chemicals in their bodies. The chemical is often used for water-resistant or grease-resistant surfaces.  Stain-resistant carpets and coated cardboard food containers can also lead to higher PFAS levels.