Interdental Brushing

Maintain healthy teeth & gums

As a result of improved oral hygiene and fluoride, more people are keeping their own teeth into old age. Even with regular brushing, your toothbrush will only clean the front, back and biting surfaces on your teeth, so food and plaque can still build up in the gaps in between. 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.

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Why is interdental brushing important?

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, which is why interdental brushing once a day is so crucial.

It is important to remove this plaque and food debris regularly or it can start to irritate the gums and contribute to the development of gum disease, cavities or bad breath. We recommend you clean between your teeth once a day, either in the morning or evening.

How do I clean between my teeth?

Cleaning between your teeth is made possible by the use of various brushes and appliances. Please consult your dentist and hygienist to learn more about the right method of interdental brushing for you. These could include:

Dental floss
Interdental brushes
Single tuft toothbrushes
Dental sticks
Rubber tip stimulators
Irrigation device

Frequently asked questions

: This depends on how the brush is looking. If the bristles have become worn and a bit shabby looking or if the wires are bending or twisting, it’s best to throw it out and replace it with a new brush. Often, interdental brushes will last a few weeks.
: You should clean between your teeth with an interdental brush once a day.
: No, you don’t need to use toothpaste on your interdental brushes. This may damage the bristles.
: Ideally, do your interdental brushing before you clean your teeth with a regular toothbrush. Results have shown the mouth stays cleaner this way.
: When you first start using interdental brushes, your gums may bleed a little and be a bit tender as you start to get rid of the plaque build-up. You can carry on using the brushes and as your gums and teeth get healthier the bleeding should lessen.

Interdental Brushing

Maintain healthy teeth & gums

Why is interdental brushing important?

How do I clean between my teeth?

Frequently asked questions

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