Gum interdental brush
An interdental brush cleans the spaces between teeth when its bristles contact both tooth surfaces without force.
The short answer
An interdental brush cleans plaque from spaces between teeth and along the gum margin when its bristles fit snugly without force.
What is the direct answer?
An interdental brush has bristles around a small wire or flexible core. It suits open spaces from recession, periodontal treatment, bridges, or missing gum papillae.
What does this question mean?
An interdental brush has bristles around a small wire or flexible core. It suits open spaces from recession, periodontal treatment, bridges, or missing gum papillae.
An interdental brush has bristles around a small wire or flexible core. It suits open spaces from recession, periodontal treatment, bridges, or missing gum papillae.
What can you do next?
Use the largest size that passes comfortably and contacts both teeth. Different spaces may require different diameters, and floss may suit contacts that are too tight.
Use the largest size that passes comfortably and contacts both teeth. Different spaces may require different diameters, and floss may suit contacts that are too tight.
When should you seek dental care?
Move the brush gently in and out without forcing or bending the wire. Replace it when the bristles deform and seek advice if calculus blocks the space.
Move the brush gently in and out without forcing or bending the wire. Replace it when the bristles deform and seek advice if calculus blocks the space.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask which sizes fit each space, whether bleeding indicates inflammation or trauma, and how your gums will be monitored.
Ask which sizes fit each space, whether bleeding indicates inflammation or trauma, and how your gums will be monitored.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main point?
An interdental brush cleans plaque from spaces between teeth and along the gum margin when its bristles fit snugly without force.
When should I arrange care?
Move the brush gently in and out without forcing or bending the wire. Replace it when the bristles deform and seek advice if calculus blocks the space.