A It
is a small brush that can be held between your thumb
and your fingers. Interdental brushes are available
in various sizes which enables you to choose which
size is most suitable for you. You may need to
use more than one size to enable you to effectively
clean all spaces between your teeth.
Q Why clean between
teeth?
A Over
the course of a day, food and debris get lodged in
between your teeth, and in any gaps you may have. If
left, this debris can cause dental decay and gum disease. Removing
food debris with an interdental brush will help keep
your breath fresh. Cleaning in between your teeth
makes sure that you are cleaning your mouth as thoroughly
as possible.
Q Should I use an
interdental brush instead of my normal toothbrush?
A No. These
small brushes should be used as part of your normal
oral hygiene routine to be effective.
Q Why is my normal
toothbrush not enough?
A You
will know that there are certain places in your mouth
that are difficult to reach with your normal brush. There
are also some gaps between your teeth that your toothbrush
will not be able to access.
Q How can the interdental
brush help?
A With
its small bristles and tiny bottle type head the brush
can be moved between the teeth to remove debris and
plaque that will not have been removed by your usual
toothbrush.
Q How do I use it?
A Select
a suitable sized interdental brush. Never force the
brush between the teeth. Between front teeth, use a
finer brush, a twisting movement eases the brush comfortably
between the teeth. Remove the brush by gently
pulling thereby removing plaque and debris. Repeat
the twisting motion to re-insert and pull out several
times until you are satisfied the space is clean. For
larger spaces nearer the back of the mouth, a larger
headed brush should be selected. To be as effective
as possible, shape the head into a “banana” curve. You
will then be able to easily locate and clean the space
effectively. Rinsing the brush enables you to
use the brush again.
Q When should
I use it?
A You
don’t need to be in the bathroom to be able to
clean interdentally. You don’t even need
to do it at the same as you brush your teeth. You
could be anywhere.
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