Interdental Brushing

As a result of improved oral hygiene and fluoride, more people are keeping their own teeth into old age but in order to continue to maintain healthy teeth and gums, a regime of brushing and rinsing twice a day should be combined with interdental brushing – cleaning between the teeth.

The major cause of tooth decay and gum disease is plaque. The formation of plaque is continuous and its growth cannot be stopped. Whilst brushing controls plaque formation around the surfaces of your teeth, it does not reach between your teeth and that’s why interdental brushing once a day is so crucial.

Cleaning between your teeth is made possible by the use of the following:

Consult your dentist and hygienist to learn more about the right method of interdental brushing for you

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Regrettably, our NHS services will end 31st March 2024. The practice has been providing dental care for over 40 years and have come to the difficult decision to cease to offer NHS care. All NHS treatments commenced before 1st April 2024 will be completed by the 31st March 2024. We will not be taking any further NHS appointments from 1st April 2024. If you wish to continue to receive NHS treatment you can find an NHS dentist from the NHS website at www.nhs.uk online or by contacting NHS111. If you wish to discuss your treatment options, please do not hesitate to contact our team on 01202 672138 and they will be more than happy to help you.