Gum brushes for teeth
An interdental brush cleans plaque from spaces between teeth that a standard toothbrush cannot reach.
The short answer
It has small filaments around a wire or flexible core and should fit a gap without force or bending.
How do you choose and use the right brush size?
Use the size that enters snugly, move it gently between the teeth, and use different sizes where gaps differ.
What symptoms mean the brush needs checking?
Pain, pus, persistent bleeding, or a changed gap needs an examination and a review of fit and technique.
When should a dentist review your brush use?
Ask which sizes suit each space and how to clean around braces, bridges, or implants.
Frequently asked questions
How should a gum brush fit between your teeth?
It has small filaments around a wire or flexible core and should fit a gap without force or bending.
When should I get help?
Ask which sizes suit each space and how to clean around braces, bridges, or implants.
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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.