Gum go betweens proxabrush cleaners
Interdental brushes clean between teeth when the brush fits snugly without force; the correct size depends on each space.
The short answer
Interdental brushes clean between teeth when the brush fits snugly without force; the correct size depends on each space. A brush that bends or needs pressure is too large or has the wrong shape.
What are Go-Betweens and Proxabrush used for?
Go-Betweens and Proxabrush are names used for small interdental cleaning brushes. Their wire or flexible core carries bristles into the space between teeth, around bridges, or beneath orthodontic wires.
How should you insert an interdental brush gently?
Start with the smallest brush that cleans the space and insert it horizontally where possible, using a gentle in-and-out motion. Rinse the brush between spaces and use a new one when the bristles wear or the wire distorts.
When does interdental brushing need professional guidance?
Ask for instruction if every brush feels loose, catches, or causes repeated bleeding after regular cleaning. Dental care is needed for gum recession, loose teeth, persistent swelling, or food trapping caused by decay or a broken filling.
What should you ask about cleaning around restorations?
Ask which brush size fits each space and whether floss, a water flosser, or a specialised brush is better around your restorations. Ask how to clean beneath bridges, implants, or braces without damaging the tissues.
Frequently asked questions
Should an interdental brush bleed?
Initial bleeding can occur with inflamed gums, but regular bleeding warrants technique and gum assessment.
Can I use one size everywhere?
Usually not, because tooth spaces vary in width and shape.
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.