Gum proxabrush go betweens
Proxabrush and go-between brushes are interdental cleaners that remove plaque where a toothbrush cannot reach between teeth.
The short answer
Proxabrush and go-between brushes are small interdental brushes used to clean plaque from spaces between teeth, around bridges, braces, and other difficult areas.
How should you use these brushes around dental work?
Use the size demonstrated, insert gently, move it back and forth, and clean around wires or bridge components as instructed. Do not force a brush into a tight space.
When should difficult cleaning around dental work be assessed?
Arrange care for persistent bleeding, swollen or receding gums, loose teeth, pus, or difficulty cleaning around dental work.
Which brush size fits each space between your teeth?
Which brush size fits each gap? Should I use floss in tighter areas? How do I clean under a bridge or around braces safely?
Frequently asked questions
Can this be diagnosed online?
Online information can explain the subject, but diagnosis requires an examination and sometimes imaging.
When should I seek care?
Which brush size fits each gap? Should I use floss in tighter areas? How do I clean under a bridge or around braces safely?
Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.