The AutoFlosser Story

Invented by a Periodontist. Built for Real Patients.

The AutoFlosser was created by Dr. Thomas Jackson, DDS — a board-certified periodontist and prosthodontist with more than 30 years of experience helping patients maintain healthy teeth and gums.

Throughout his career, Dr. Jackson repeatedly heard the same frustration from patients:

“I know I’m supposed to floss… but I can’t get floss under my dental work.”

For patients with dental implants, bridges, braces, and bonded retainers, flossing can be difficult, awkward, and sometimes nearly impossible using traditional methods. Yet these same patients often need flossing the most to protect their teeth, gums, and dental restorations.

After searching for a better solution and finding none that worked reliably, Dr. Jackson decided to create one.

That idea became The AutoFlosser.

Meet Dr. Thomas Jackson

Dr. Thomas Jackson is a board-certified periodontist and prosthodontist with more than 30 years of experience in implant and cosmetic dentistry.

He is the founder of the Chicago Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry and has dedicated his career to helping patients maintain healthy teeth, gums, and dental restorations.

Dr. Jackson earned his dental degree from Northwestern University Dental School and completed his residency training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He also pursued advanced specialty training in periodontics and prosthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Jackson has served as an associate professor at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. He lectures nationally and internationally on cosmetic dentistry and dental implants, and his work has been featured on WGN television and in the Chicago Tribune.

Why a Periodontist Invented the AutoFlosser

Periodontists specialize in the prevention and treatment of gum disease and the long-term maintenance of teeth and dental implants. Daily plaque removal between teeth and around dental work is essential for preventing inflammation, infection, and bone loss.

Over the years, Dr. Jackson treated many patients who were diligent about brushing but struggled to floss effectively. This was especially true for patients with implants, bridges, orthodontic braces, and bonded retainers.

Even highly motivated patients often found traditional floss difficult to thread under dental work or through tight spaces. These challenges can lead to plaque accumulation in areas that are difficult to reach—placing both natural teeth and dental restorations at risk.

While water irrigators can help flush out loose debris, they do not consistently remove the sticky biofilm (plaque) that adheres to tooth surfaces and dental restorations. Effective plaque control requires mechanical disruption of this biofilm along the tooth, implant, and gumline.

For many patients, the challenge is not understanding the importance of flossing—it is the difficulty of performing it effectively in complex areas.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple:

To make flossing easier for people who struggle with traditional methods.

Millions of patients today have dental implants, bridges, orthodontics, or fixed retainers. These restorations improve smiles and oral health—but they can also make flossing more challenging.

The AutoFlosser was created to restore the benefits of daily flossing—and the clean, healthy feeling that comes with it.

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