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A Proxabrush, also called an interdental brush, cleans plaque from spaces between teeth and around braces, bridges, implants, or other areas a.
The short answer
A Proxabrush, also called an interdental brush, cleans plaque from spaces between teeth and around braces, bridges, implants, or other areas a toothbrush cannot reach.
How is an interdental brush constructed?
The brush has a small wire or coated core with bristles arranged around it. Choose a size that enters with gentle resistance, never force it through a tight contact, and use a straight or angled handle to follow the gum contour and appliance.
How should you store and replace the brush while travelling?
Pack the brush in a ventilated case, rinse it after use, let it dry, and replace it when the bristles bend or the core becomes exposed. Use it once daily by moving it in and out gently through each suitable space, cleaning both sides without sawing hard against the gum.
When should a professional size your interdental brush?
Ask a dental professional to size the brush, especially around implants, bridges, braces, or receding gums. Stop and seek advice if use causes persistent bleeding, pain, a damaged wire, or a brush core that catches.
Which interdental tool suits each space or appliance?
Ask which spaces need an interdental brush, what diameter fits each space, and whether floss, a threader, or a specialized brush is better for tighter contacts. Ask how to clean around any implant or orthodontic component.
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.