Apparatus and method for holding and manipulating dental floss

A method for using dental floss, the method comprising:

• rolling a first elastomeric sleeve onto a first finger;
• rolling a second elastomeric sleeve onto a second finger;
• wrapping a first end of a length of dental floss at least one full turn around the first elastomeric sleeve;
• wrapping the second end of the length of dental floss at least one full turn around the second elastomeric sleeve;
• applying tension to the length of dental floss so as to cause the first end of the length of dental floss to be held tightly in place around the first elastomeric sleeve, and the second end to be held tightly in place around the second elastomeric sleeve;
• and
• repeatedly passing the dental floss between and over a surface of teeth in a mouth.

Apparatus for enhanced dental flossing, the apparatus comprising:

• a pair of elastomeric sleeves,
• each sleeve sized so as to be in a expanded condition when worn on a finger,
• each sleeve having an inner surface capable of substantially resisting slippage of the sleeve on the finger,
• each sleeve having an outer surface capable of substantially resisting slippage of the dental floss across the outer surface of the sleeve,
• each sleeve being make from a material of a thickness such that each finger is substantially protected from discomfort, even when the floss is wrapped tightly around each sleeve, and then pulled between teeth,
• each sleeve including a portion bearing surface texturing capable of more surely gripping the floss than a smooth portion of the sleeve;
• and
• a length of dental floss having a first end and a second end, the first end being glued to the first sleeve, and the second end being glued to the second sleeve.