#$%^&*AU2011201249B220140501.pdf#####Abstract The present invention includes coated monofilament dental tapes 10 for removing plaque and/or food debris from interdental spaces of a mammal, which dental 5 tapes 10 have a core body 12 with an aspect ratio of about 5:1 or greater, a first cleaning surface 14 and a second cleaning surface 16 opposite the first cleaning surface 14, a plurality of ribs 18 disposed along the length of each cleaning surface 14 and 16, and a coating containing about 0.8 milligram per yard of dental tape 10 or more of an abrasive and about 0.8 milligram per yard dental tape 10 or more of sodium bicarbonate.1/3 FIG. I 10 wt FIG. 2 14 10 18 18
