Belfast dentists - Interdental Brushing

Why is interdental cleansing important?

1. If food particles (especially proteins) remain for a longer time in the spaces between the teeth, then they invite bacterial growth, bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease.
2. These particles must be removed either by flossing or by interdental brushing.

What is interdenal brush?

1. Interdental brush is a small triangular shaped brush. Its structure resembles with a small bottle brush.
2. It has a plastic handle.
3. It is available in various sizes.

When should you opt for interdendal brushing?

1. When the spaces between the teeth are too wide, then use of a dental floss is not recommended.
2. Wider spaces between the teeth require interdental brushes to remove trapped food particles and plaque.
3. Interdental brushes are available in different widths and sizes to match the space present between the teeth.

Is not it possible to cleanse the wider interdental spaces with a normal brush?

1. It is not possible for a normal brush to reach interdental spaces.
2. Interdental brushes have a tiny bottle type head and small bristles.
3. The interdental brush can be easily moved between the teeth to remove food particles and plaque.

Which size of interdental brush should be used?

• Interdental brushes are available in different widths according to the spaces between teeth. You may need more than one size to clean effectively all the spaces between your teeth.
• Select a suitable sized interdental brush.
• Between front teeth, you should use a finer brush.
• For larger spaces which are near the back of the mouth, a large headed brush should be used.


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