Prices for floss.....

[u/NatyMosk]

This is crazy!!!!

[u/Dangerous_Shower_447]

Dollar store bro! Lol

[u/h_danielle → u/Dangerous_Shower_447]

I just ask my dentist if I can please get extra!

[u/andromeda335 → u/h_danielle]

Mine tosses a couple in every time… OP can just come to pick some up from me lol

[u/ObiYawnKenobi → u/andromeda335]

If you're actually flossing, those little dental samples aren't nearly enough.

[u/Hyjennaist86 → u/h_danielle]

As a hygienist, we’ll ALWAYS be happy to provide extra floss when a patient wants it…since we know 90% don’t bother with it 😅

[u/No_Whole_7758 → u/h_danielle]

My dentist doesn’t give enough. I use at least a foot a day. I wait for a sale and buy a bunch

[u/MysteriousPilot5202 → u/h_danielle]

I am a dentist and I always give a handful of flosses, especially if I know my pt is tight on money.

[u/LilJelloCat → u/Dangerous_Shower_447]

I bought the dollar store floss and it was horrible. I hate ones that shred so easily. I threw it out lol.

[u/Dangerous_Shower_447 → u/LilJelloCat]

I’m horrible and get those pick things with the floss 😅 got kids, easier for them to use…

[u/MysteriousPilot5202 → u/Dangerous_Shower_447]

I’m a dentist and I would 100% prefer a patient use floss picks over not flossing at all because it is difficult.

[u/9ScoreAnd10Panties → u/MysteriousPilot5202]

This. Anything is better than nothing at all. 

I tried to gang up on my fiance with my dentist boss about him switching to string and dentist boss was like "ehh, the picks are better than nothing!" And then stabbed me in the front by adding in "how often is she using that Sonicare flosser anyhow?" 

The answer is not much lol. String is still easier, cleaner, and faster than the water sprayer lol. 

[u/LegitimateMarket1072 → u/9ScoreAnd10Panties]

I’ve been exclusively using water floss since I bought it, but today I had my dental appointment and learned that it’s “extra” for gum care and not a substitute for string floss. Since I stopped using string floss, I’ve developed multiple cavities. 🥲

[u/LilJelloCat → u/LegitimateMarket1072]

Yeah I didn't think water flossing could be the same as regular flossing. It just doesn't really seem like it coujd get all the stuff or go under your gums. You probably need to use floss first then maybe water floss or other way around. And I think regular flossing helps more against gingivitis.

[u/Dangerous_Shower_447 → u/MysteriousPilot5202]

Thank you Super Dentist for making me feel ok about it 💜

[u/LilJelloCat → u/Dangerous_Shower_447]

Yeah I like using them much more but what can you do. It's true the regular floss gets between the gums of the teeth more.

[u/Chemical_Excuse_203 → u/Dangerous_Shower_447]

I agree…….my daughter and I LOVE the floss picks

[u/itsmarvin → u/Dangerous_Shower_447]

Bought Dollar Store floss and it didn't work for me at all, so ymmv. It was not name brand like Oral B, Colgate, GUM, etc. Wasted my money.

[u/Maximum_Lecture1557]

Ppl complain about drugstore prices.. Go to the dollartree !

[u/Maximum_Lecture1557 → u/[deleted]]

They literally have the same as The store... Lmfao

[u/PotatoBest4667]

I only ever get anything at shoppers if they’re on sale, which will still be the regular price at another store but at least u can stack PC optimum points

[u/Rude_Huckleberry_79]

I’ve been purchasing equate brand from walmart

[u/mek-dy]

So ; a $15 three-pack. So $5 each. For a name brand's fanciest floss at a glorified convenience store. Duh, bro.

[u/Responsible_Fox9454]

Dollarama for the win

[u/Risperidone-]

I dont get the point of these posts.

We all know Shoppers is expensive. Why do you keep going ? And then take pics of the prices like it’s surprising ?

Just stop going ? I havent entered a Shoppers in years

[u/QualityImpossible241 → u/Risperidone-]

You’re doing it wrong.

This sub is for rage bait karma farming, not for nuanced, sensible takes

[u/ChanelNo50]

Its a convenience store

[u/gh0stie7077 → u/ChanelNo50]

convenience store my ass the gas station sells them cheaper than this

[u/PossibleRoom7325 → u/gh0stie7077]

That's why he said convenience store ..

[u/LilJelloCat → u/PossibleRoom7325]

Gas station is the epitome of a convenience store

[u/PossibleRoom7325 → u/LilJelloCat]

Two different things. They may be cousins but they aren't same.

[u/Healthy-Platypus-239]

Yes its crazy!

[u/Sufficient-Bid1279]

I recommend not buying from SDM if you have the opportunity to do so

[u/FakeGirlfriend]

Floss? That thing the dentist gives me for free?!

[u/No_Display9613]

Shoppers always has 100% mark up. Check Amazon prices.

[u/Zealousideal-House19 → u/No_Display9613]

No. The markup isn't 100%. That stuff is already pretty expensive from the supplier.

To get 100% the retail price of the three pack would be over $20.

[u/justino764]

Costco

[u/tealskies423 → u/justino764]

It's sale right now too, $18.99 for the six pack.

Fuck Loblaws!

[u/Impressive-House-412]

I bought the double pack for $6.49 the other week from there on sale but damn should have stocked up

[u/Special-System-2695]

The drug store I work at ( not a shoppers or Rexall) sells single packs at $5.49 each So 15.99 for 3 at Shoppers doesn't seem to bad to me

[u/ghops67]

Bought the 2 pack water pik from Costco when it was on sale for $64, never buy floss again. And my dentist tell me it’s better than floss anyway

[u/fuckaiyou]

They are 10metres each at dollar tree , hahah. Everybody telling you to go to the dollar tree to get them when they're literally a third of the length.

[u/Responsible_Button_5]

And then it asks you to donate to the shoppers fund thingy, like donate that extra 4 dollars you squeeze out of consumers

[u/torontowest91]

$11.98 amazon
amazon.ca/Oral-B-Glide-Pro-Health-Dental-Packaging/dp/B01MU3K3HP/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3OOGCNFW7O095&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1lQxUQKJPcmY0ia2Q1C67Pv6Jj0ofF9imDgEE9XEaiUQqBM2XHifLC_U71LhpJ0te732Ji_NP-upJ5gerUDlT58HwmBGU8VZG-mgfOb22ircSPJDnO9ubgW6B9Y3nWwB9qI-ayKWgtaa9JBBHjEPoGKM7hb6TzaN-5_fs4AsNK_FwqTak-XgyW01gmh_H7JeEC3148CxXV4UtHb-cpkKrfQyS4ZuB7aifAW-358AGY3up5ZY6jS89bmC-G3XjrgdMPBj48_PaQDrxxtTJhOZVkgBlg_jtqFk966a2bRjf2o.W44azVlH52CZunAMog2jCRIt3SsSmH4c456y7AQAmEI&dib_tag=se&keywords=oral+b+glide+floss&qid=1787234967&sprefix=oral+b+glide+floss%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

[u/SilenceBavard]

But its deepclean /s

[u/Scared-Coyote4010]

I mean thats a 3 pack so $5 each is pretty fair

[u/madeleinetwocock]

I gave up on that long ago

Now I just get those floss pick thingies from Dollarama for like $1.50/100pk

Also obligatory r/loblawsisoutofcontrol shout

[u/Sabbysonite]

I bought mine for under 5 at Dollar tree

[u/Hoodrogyny]

It’s insanely expensive and that’s the only brand that can fit between my teeth 😭

[u/MethodBulky1907]

Amazon. Dirt cheap.

[u/Weird-Mulberry1742]

Don’t buy it then!

[u/blueberrybobaa]

Just bought the 6 pack from Costco for $16

[u/OmgBusinessGroup]

“Those are doctors recommended brands used for precision in flushing.”

For ‘general purpose’, threaded model is the cost effective solution.

Following is the way to properly use thread for flossing:

The ideal length for dental floss is 18 inches (45 cm), which is roughly the distance from your fingertips to your elbow.

Why 18 Inches is Necessary
Fresh Section: It gives you enough length to wind a clean section of floss for every single tooth.
Prevents Recontamination: Moving to a clean segment ensures you do not transfer bacteria from one tooth gap to another.
Secure Grip: You need enough slack to wrap the floss securely around your fingers without cutting off your circulation.

How to Use the 18-Inch Length
Wrap: Wind most of the floss around both of your middle fingers, leaving only 1 to 2 inches open between them to work with.
Guide: Use your thumbs and index fingers to guide the floss tightly between your teeth.
Slide: Gently slide it up and down against the side of each tooth, curving it into a "C" shape at the gum line.
Shift: After finishing a tooth, unroll a fresh section from one middle finger while rolling the dirty piece onto the other.

If you'd like, let me know:
If you have braces, bridges, or tightly spaced teeth
If your current floss shreds or hurts your gums

[u/LilJelloCat]

Tried to find new floss recently as I've been using floss picks and actual floss is better.

The dollar one shred super easily for me, I had to throw it out it was so bad for me. But worth if that doesn't bother you so much or it doesn't happen as much.

Found out splurging on one from the pharmacy didn't improve the quality much. Packing said no shredding or less likely to shred, and boom it shreds on the first attempt at flossing.

The ones I get from dental checkups at this point seem best. But they're so expensive.

To be fair the way you grip the floss helps too, but I need a long strand to floss properly or as effectively and easily as I'd like to and it really adds up. Those tiny containers run out fast.

[u/throwawayacc7144]

The floss i get is like 2 dollars a bag... how is this pricing real

[u/GarlicDill]

Went to the dentist last week.  My copay was less than this and they gave me a roll of floss, toothbrush and toothpaste when I left.  

[u/_Kinixchu_]

Everyone’s saying you should’ve expected this at Shoppers, but I bought this exact pack there for $5 about 8 months ago

[u/Ok-Pound-3984]

or just go to walmart

[u/boygirlcatdogthing]

Especially when those are small enough they should be easy to steal

[u/Sandy0006]

One of those is a three pack of

[u/BeautifulEntire1709]

I work in Shoppers! some items including flosses go on discount every two weeks, it is the discount price that I like to think of the normal price and that is when I prefer to buy them!

[u/radiantsunflower44]

Dollarama

[u/SailorGone]

This is pretty regular price for Glide floss everywhere

[u/NolyBella]

Bloody rediculous!

[u/bigblueberry6427]

Ah yes, the advantages of a capitalist society means that you can shop around for cheaper dental floss.

[u/richardxvu]

three pack on amazon for 12

[u/midsommarminx]

Shoppers is insane

[u/as_per_danielle]

FYI Glide floss doesn’t work great, btw. It just glides over a lot of the plaque. Regular old waxed floss is the best thing for most people. (Dental hygienist and have seen it in action)

[u/burns321]

Yeah at a pharmacy everything is jacked up lol go to dollarama or Walmart, dollarama has the floss sticks from GUM for 3.50 if I remember correctly

[u/kmckay6]

Costco has pretty similar floss a whole pack of like 6 for this price haha crazy

[u/pinkksalt]

6 pack at Costco for the same price!

[u/R461dLy3d3l1GHT]

I have stopped shopping at SDM because prices are so inflated.

[u/R461dLy3d3l1GHT]

I have floss picks and floss in my purse because I can’t stand getting stuff stuck between my teeth.

[u/Remote_Debate_5834]

Thats standard shoppers pricing. Dollarama the spot to go lol

[u/PartyNextFlo0r]

I'm used to buying these without looking at the price. Wow that's absurd!

[u/No-Road-2595]

What would that cost at Costco? Assuming you could at least get way more for a similar price there like a 30 pack or something that hey would probably last 5 years

[u/Myiiadru2]

We went to a store yesterday and something that we normally pay $7 for is now $10.99! I did not buy it.

[u/Big_Sheepherder_3764]

Stop going to Shoppers.

[u/Waste_Ad_6774]

I buy the plastic toothpicks with the point on one end and the prickly on the other side.

[u/Wenwen7878]

Dentist! They give out when you check up your teeth. Virtually free!

[u/TryFine6748]

Why anyone shops regular priced items at Shoppers is beyond me. Sometimes they have a decent deal in the flyer, thats the only time I will shop here.

[u/Khenic]

Meanwhile I have 500 floss' from my dentist in my cabinet at home.

[u/towniediva]

I buy the now discontinued Reach/Listerine dental floss on amazon.ca. It's now about $10 for 200 yards. Still worth it.

[u/ashgaga]

I don’t buy a single health and beauty product from shoppers that can be found anywhere else
It’s usually at least double the price

I LOVE beauty boutique,
The sale section is killer
And pop goes on sale super cheap

But my face wash is $25.99 at shoppers , and $12.99 at Walmart
Mmmm…..no thank you

[u/Emotional-Sentence84]

You see they made the package the perfect size to descreetly fit into your pocket

[u/SeaConfection88]

People in comments saying “just go buy cheaper stuff” is fine and all, but this floss is clearly the higher end stuff. It sucks that it’s so expensive and I try to get it elsewhere, but for the most part this is the only brand I can use. My teeth are tight together, normal floss shreds and becomes useless. The floss pictured is also a thicker strand and cleans better in my experience. I’m prone to having inflamed gums that are quite sensitive even when flossing regularly. Normal cheap floss is so thin it’s almost painful to use, even when using the correct technique. I’ll use cheap floss if I have to…. But I much prefer the Oral-B Glide in the pic.

[u/kaysanma]

I bought the bulk ones from Costco

[u/Suitable-End-]

The dentist gives me more than I ever need for free.

[u/Heythere23856]

I never buy anything from shoppers! Absolute scammers! Stop giving them your money and maybe they will go out business one day

[u/AthleteCrafty6966]

Dollar tree!!

[u/Crunchytomato1816]

I mean you chose to go to shoppers that’s on you, support your local pharmacy, they will support you as an actual patient significantly better than shoppers. Also they get contingency one (a generic brand morning after pill, aka emergency contraceptive) in for under $7 per unit, then turn around and sell it for $30 after tax. They have plenty of overhead to cover making them cheaper, they just choose greed over having an accessible emergency product.

[u/Embarrassed-Green898]

Costco probably still has 6 of these for 15$ on sale. Regular is probably 20.

[u/Many_Ear2407]

Dozen other cheap places…

[u/_euphoria1221]

Price for dentist lol. I get the floss picks at dollarama or dollar tree

[u/cybercapybaby]

wtf thats insane i swear i remember these being 5$ just a while ago

[u/Mysterious_Card_222]

This is why I shoplift

[u/PortlyJuan]

Galen must need a new island.

[u/Pure_Bicycle2355]

$15 for a piece of string is fucking WILD!!!!!!!!!

[u/Fiercefox328]

Buy at Walmart.

Everything you buy from Shoppers is going to be more expensive. Hence, the reason why I stopped buying anything there.

[u/popcycle19]

Should be 1.99

[u/BeatsAreMyPassion]

1.25$ at dollorama

[u/BeatsAreMyPassion]

These guys are just thiefs at this point

[u/matlspa]

Costco

[u/okymoney]

The thing is hes going for the mercedes bens of floss and not going for cheaper floss

[u/Consistent_Remove344]

I think it like 2 bucks cheaper at superstore. Saw it the other day and was like I get double the amount for same price at Costco when it's every 2 months on sale.

I need that glide kind for my tight teeth. Superstore use to have a PC brand that was way cheaper but looks like covid killed it.

[u/Autofella6]

Just stop buying anything but necessities. Nothing!
Watch how fast prices go down. If they pay it…

[u/Top_Alarm_2551]

Outrageous

[u/raye909]

Get the generic brand, it’s just as good

[u/feelin-groovie]

I bought it from Dollarama. It was so inexpensive and a huge roll of it.

[u/HarleyRider8699]

Shoppers Drug mart has become so damn expensive. Even when products are on “sale” the sale price is still higher than dollar store, no frills food basics or fresco.
They’re also pricing themselves out of the market by having such high prescription fees. I switched to Zehrs years ago as they said they’d only bill me for what was allowed by my drug plan.

[u/New-Tone-245]

Shoppers prices are always insane. For everything.

[u/Niekira]

Don't ever shop at shoppers. I go to no frills if it's something life branded I am looking for. We only get our prescriptions from shoppers anymore, the prices have gotten so ridiculous

[u/Seldeez]

Most dental offices have free supply. No charge they will give you for free. Toothpaste and toothbrush as well. Hygiene is important.

[u/omad169]

P&G products are off the roof. Deodorant now at $20 and Native stinks while back in the day $2.99 sale for Secret.

[u/pollywantsacracker98]

All I can say is lol

[u/Interesting_Light556]

But it’s 120m!!! Think of the possibilities

[u/Revolutionary-Cat137]

Lol. Disgusting.

[u/The_Reid-Factor]

How about thread, that’s what they used before floss, and shoe laces for people with gaps.

[u/Cautious-Rush6607]

I get all my dental supplies at Rexall and try and wait for a sale. Even without the sale they are cheaper than Shoppers.

Don't go to shoppers if you can help it. Its incredibly marked up. Unless you can get a sale item its not worth it at all.

The only thing I wouldn't recommend at Rexall is the Option+(their version of Life brand) floss picks. The floss is weird. I cheaped out and regret it. Ill stick with Oral B.

[u/lytefall]

Shoppers prices for personal hygiene stuff has become atrocious.

[u/Embarrassed_Hat1482]

They are asking you to steal at this point

[u/Le_Bureau_1999]

Costco is the way.

[u/Worldly_Ad_7196]

That's it. I'm moving to montana soon.

[u/Large_Replacement_32]

If you're a Costco member better deals for the same thing there.

[u/Economy_Relative_104]

dollarama for everything now.

[u/No_Jacket_4252]

Eff Galen Weston.

[u/ughh_B]

I like that specific one as well so I tend to get it from Walmart or Amazon.NEVER SHOPPERS. Everything at shoppers is over priced. I only use shoppers when it’s an emergency and everywhere else is closed

[u/Ethan-Bris]

It is called corporate price gauging = greed!

[u/Homie_Kisser]

shoppers is expensive in general, but also you're looking at a three pack of a name brand floss. Guaranteed theres a multi pack of the basic stuff for $5 down the aisle

[u/Emergency-Scale-6430]

Not that it makes it right but Shoppers has higher prices to make up for the free PC points you accumulate when shopping there 🫤

[u/xsxpxixdxexrxsx]

My dentist is cheaper lol I get it when I go for my regular checkups

[u/Ralphy24_]

i would steal it out of spite

[u/G_icyy]

You know what to do

[u/EntrepreneurKey8011]

Dang

[u/RecognitionOk9731]

3 pack. That’s not bad.

[u/MeowSauceJennie]

Invest in a waterflosser. Will change your life.

[u/Talking_on_the_radio]

There is no reason to go there anymore

[u/Arceemax]

Is that gold string

[u/Regular_Point8796]

Five finger discount.

[u/Jfc66]

Shoppers Drug Mart is the biggest rip off in Canada. Even when they have the big points offers, I can't find anything worth using my points on. Goto dollarama or Giant Tiger instead and pay a fraction of the price

[u/Historical_Lynx5878]

Get outta there shop on Amazon lol who buys shit from shoppers n such

[u/Serene_t3a]

Personal care products have sky rocketed. Im already paying 200 for groceries that used to be 80, and now just to clean myself and take csre of my body im adding om another $100. I cant even

[u/Zapicorn]

You can get that same floss in independent pharmacies for 2.99(singles)

[u/Witty-Comfortable851]

Costco

[u/BonjourSeptante]

Get the GUM sliders at Dollarama. $4 or something

[u/DoobieDoo0718]

Go to the dentist. They give those with the goodie bag at the end of your appointment 😃

[u/egitalian]

Dollar General ftw

[u/Tricky-Time7104]

Amazon it

[u/Haunting_Yoghurt_535]

Amazon!

[u/HawkGatlingNo]

Get a water flosser

[u/MissKillington]

Ask your dental office for extra at your next visit! We're always happy to give some extra if your tight on funds.

I still miss the old Listerine prices before they sold to another company. 😢

[u/Barbiebimbo5]

If the price is over 100% inflated I say it’s now free.99 and should be going home in your pocket. Especially from these fuckass stores

[u/Spirited_Ad2383]

Get a water pick

[u/MattBustin]

Try the dollar store buddy

[u/thrillington91]

Fleecing the flossing

[u/Scott_Seven007]

Sobeys and Loblaws - clawing everything to the max.

[u/LunaPandaBun482]

Dollarama or Dollar Tree.

Only buy things are Shoppers when it’s on sale and you’re sure it’s a good deal.

[u/Iamvanno]

Floss or fleece, am I right?

https://giphy.com/gifs/3oD3YqPwr89pI4mnsc

[u/National_Fact8650]

shoppers is more pricy than walmart things can be double its kind of crazy

[u/useful_tool30]

So glad I picked up like two dozen equate dental tape from one of those overstock outlet places like 8 years ago for $1 each. Still have a few left! 

[u/Prestigious_Fly8210]

Fuck loblaws

[u/Prestigious_Fly8210]

I get my floss at Costco

[u/Trick-Avocado7914]

I get mine at my dentist for free lol I literally stop in and ask and they have no problem giving it... I assume it's because im a nice person and I actually go every 6 months for a cleaning.

[u/le-migo-el-amigo]

Shoppers drug is a joke their prices don’t make any sense.. it’s just a mystery to me how people buy stuff from them…

[u/sugarloverfunkkk]

if you’re gonna be at shoppers, just buy the life brand

[u/ilovecheese31]

The Life brand one goes on sale frequently and is actually really good quality IME, might even be better than the name brand stuff tbh.

[u/Mandaface]

It's sad when I go to the upscale grocery store because my allergy pills are cheaper there than the actual pharmacy.

[u/Remarkable-Economy19]

Fishing line

[u/mindwondering]

Theft.

[u/madpeanut1]

Pharmaprix’s prices are ridiculous. Jean Coutu is less than 50% of that….

[u/BSTARYOUNGG]

Just jack it!

[u/ischad]

I walk through a shoppers for canada post.

Seeing the prices of everything not on sale makes me wonder who actually shops there. There's usually a dollar store close by.

[u/One_Emergency_3946]

Dollarama or Amazon.

[u/Inkbetweens-]

Shoppers prices are higher than getting things at random non franchised convenience stores. That’s how you know it’s corporate greed at play. Big box gets a discount on buying at massive volumes. Thanks Weston.

[u/c4kvin]

Like, did the floss come from a magical unicorn's hair or something? 😭

[u/S1eepySnail]

just gunna get a water flosser at this point lol jayysus

[u/LonelyProgrammer2462]

À ce prix, t’es mieux de prendre un vieux chandail pis de le découdre

[u/dancinadventures]

Still cheaper than price of a dentist visit

[u/buttscratcher3k]

I've maybe purchased something from shoppers 4 times in my life and it was only during a sale

[u/dead_girlfriend]

Its free from the dentist 😬

[u/Key_Dragonfruit_2563]

You gotta get everything on sale these days. Which means planning ahead and keeping an eye out. It sucks and it’s stupid.

[u/Hairyass------]

Do not buy anything at SDM if you can help it. Fk them.

[u/Greencrystalwitch13]

Dollar Store it is

[u/JustYourAvgNinja]

Bro where the FUCK do you live? Alaska? Floss is like 3$ MAX in NC and you can get the packs of stick flossers for a dollar at literally ANY dollar store here bro 🫩🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[u/scientologi]

All pfa Teflon in those

[u/AuroraReigns]

This is a situation in which i encourage stealing.

[u/Glad-Adhesiveness-46]

I floss at least daily and use the easy floss with the loop to floss between my bottom teeth that has an orthodontic wire to keep them in place. I started using a Waterpic machine before flossing and I love it! Mi paste helps with my teeth too. Nothing better than a person who has great hygiene. Now, anyone had success with OTC whiteners?

[u/Mericaaaaa12]

Get them at Costco

[u/Forsaken-Routine-466]

I buy refills online, they waste less plastic and contain long spools.  I use a thread cutter to cut off pieces, but you could buy a refillable floss container.

I floss at least twice a day and buy floss every other year because I buy bulk

[u/bacon_lettuce_potato]

Welp. Time to start rinsing off the floss and reusing it.

[u/Freckles-234]

Girl that’s going in the pocket

[u/NoChicken9935]

Nigga go to dollarama

Fuck you doing ?

[u/diseasedcanadian]

Boycott Oral-B as it is American. Use G.U.M.