At BrushForFree, we’re driven by a simple but powerful mission: to provide essential dental care to those who need it most. Founded by two students from Western University, we saw a gap in the support homeless shelters offer—particularly when it comes to flossing.
Flossing isn’t just an extra step in dental care—it’s vital. It removes plaque and food particles that toothbrushes can’t reach, preventing gum disease and maintaining a healthy mouth. Yet, many shelters overlook floss, thinking it’s not essential. We know better.
That’s why we created BrushForFree—a charity dedicated to delivering complete dental kits that include a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and even a lip balm to protect against the harsh elements. By focusing on the full picture of oral health, we’re empowering people to care for their smiles, feel confident, and stay healthy.
Together, we’re working to make oral care accessible, because everyone deserves to feel the power of a clean and healthy smile.
Sources
Dental Coverage Gap – Data from [Statistics Canada](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/231106/dq231106a-eng.htm)
Oral Disease Stats – Information from [World Health Organization](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/oral-health#:~:text=It%20is%20estimated%20that%20oral,Global%20Burden%20of%20Disease%202021)
Avoiding Dental Visits Due to Cost – Statistics from [Statistics Canada](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/75-006-x/2025001/article/00003-eng.htm)
Credits
Homepage Banner Image – Photo by [Anna Shvets] on pexels (https://www.pexels.com/@shvetsa/)
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