Interdental Brush – An effective appliance to mitigate plaque & tartar build-up
Dental Plaque – The sticky biofilm composed of several strains of bacteria develops on teeth and gums is the root cause for many dental problems like cavities, periodontitis, and so on. Over time, the microorganism colonials continue to thicken the deposits. Untreated plaque and tartar deposits in the mouth release toxic substances that aggregate the build-up of plaque in the arterial walls resulting in cardiovascular diseases.
Moreover, plaque deposits are linked to many impairments, such as Diabetes, Rheumatic Arthritis, Dementia, and much more. To be precise, plaque removal is essential to prevent systemic diseases. Removing food debris and microbes stuck between the teeth will help you to forbid plaque formation.
Adding flossing to your oral hygiene regimen will help in cleaning gaps between teeth that cannot be cleaned with toothbrush bristles. If you feel hard to use flossing wire, then switch to an appliance called INTERDENTAL BRUSH.
What is an Interdental Brush?
Interdental brushes are small-sized brushes that are designed to remove tiny particles lodged between the teeth. The interdental brush bristles are attached to a wire that is attached to a handle at the other end.
- Interdental brushes are available in different sizes.
- The bristles are also available in different sizes to fit the teeth gap size.
- You can use these brushes a few times only.
How to use interdental brushes?
In the initial stage, you have to use different sized brushes to find out the right size suitable for the size of the interdental space. Don’t force an inappropriately sized brush between your teeth because it will damage your teeth and gums.
On the other hand, consult your dentist to pick the right interdental brush.
While beginning, you would notice mild bleeding and tenderness in the gums. They are normal and decrease as time passes by.
Note:
You should use separate interdental brushes for front teeth and back teeth.
Tips to use interdental toothbrush between the front teeth
- Pick an I-shaped brush of appropriate size.
- Insert the brush between your teeth gently.
- Scrub the teeth by moving back and forth a few times.
No matter the wide of a gap, this appliance will take out the plaque components and food debris stuck in gaps between the teeth.
Tips to use interdental toothbrush between the back teeth
- Bend the I-shaped interdental brush’s plastic end (neck region) at the desired angle and make it an L-shaped brush.
- Now place it in the interdental space and scrub as you did for your front teeth.
Remember that frequent bending and straightening of the brush will affect its durability. Hence we advise you to use separate brushes for front and back teeth.
Bottom Line
Researchers have found that interdental brushing activities with interdental brushes or flossing wires prevent around 95% of plaque build-up.
Dentists recommend this oral hygiene appliance to those who feel hard to clean teeth with flossing wire. Likewise, it is also suggested to those who are suffering from joint issues and dental brace wearers.
Want to know more about this interdental cleaning appliance? contact our dentists.
