The latest version of Oral-B interdental brush head has nicely soft bristles that do the excellent job in cleaning food particles, and do not harm neither tooth enamel nor gums. Also, the wire bends very easily to enter into the interdental area, so they are found to be very easy to use. The only downside is that the brushes are made in just one size – Medium. Therefore, the Oral-B Interdental Brush System is best suited for cleaning in between wide spaces between teeth, metal bridges, implants and orthodontic metal braces. Before the invention of the toothbrush, a variety of oral hygiene measures had been used. [6] This has been verified by excavations during which tree twigs, bird feathers, animal bones and porcupine quills were recovered.

The other uniqueness is related to the head of the brush – on cross-section it is triangular. This special head design matches the natural triangular shape of gaps between teeth. So, this perfect fit enables complete removal of food particles and dental plaque from interdental spaces where cavities and gum disease usually start.It is only partially possible to clean spaces between teeth with the conventional brushes, as their fibers can not reach their depth. Therefore, for the cleaning of these hard to reach areas, we should use brushes that have the dimension and shape adapted to interdental spaces. When is the use of interdental brush recommended?

Interdental brushes help to prevent gum disease by getting rid of pieces of food and plaque from between your teeth. Their head part can be located in the same direction as of the handle or at an angle to the handle ( angled interproximal brushes).The use of brush is the best solution if you have a naturally larger spaces between the teeth, or if your gaps between two teeth are extended due to the gum disease. They are very useful for cleaning under dental bridges, around crowns, implants and braces. Also, patients who had gum surgery should necessarily use them. The size of interdental brushes is standardized in ISO 16409. [37] [38] The brush size, [39] which is a number between 0 (small space between teeth) and 8 (large space), indicates the passage hole diameter. This corresponds to the space between two teeth that is just sufficient for the brush to go through without bending the wire. The color of the brushes differs between producers. The same is the case with respect to the wire diameter. [40] Brush size according to ISO 16409 [37] Brush size insert the brush gently between your teeth, and try a smaller brush size if it feels too tight – don't try to force the brush into the space This widely used brand of interdental care products offers two types of high quality interdental brushes. Both are nicely soft and extremely comfortable to use. It has been discovered that compared to a manual brush, the multi-directional power brush might reduce the incidence of gingivitis and plaque, when compared to regular side-to-side brushing. These brushes tend to be more costly and damaging to the environment when compared to manual toothbrushes. [31] Most studies report performances equivalent to those of manual brushings, possibly with a decrease in plaque and gingivitis. [32] An additional timer and pressure sensors can encourage a more efficient cleaning process. [33]

Gluch, Joan I. (2012). "As an Adjunct to Tooth Brushing, Interdental Brushes (IDBs) are More Effective in Removing Plaque as Compared with Brushing Alone or the Combination Use of Tooth Brushing and Dental Floss". Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice. 12 (2): 81–83. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2012.03.016. ISSN 1532-3382. PMID 22726785. Teeth can be damaged by several factors including poor oral hygiene, but also by wrong oral hygiene. Especially for sensitive teeth, damage to dentin and gums can be prevented by several measures [52] including a correct brushing technique. Do not insert the brush and rotate or twist between your teeth. That is NOT how they are designed to be used because that way you can damage your teeth and gum tissues – by scrubbing away with an extreme twirling motions. New research finds electric toothbrushes 'fairly horrifying' for the environment - but bamboo brushes aren't the answer". independent. 15 September 2020 . Retrieved 2021-05-08. NEW Interprox effectively cleans interproximal spaces and helps to protect teeth from tooth decay and periodontal diseases.

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At times it may be necessary to use antiseptics in the interproximal area. Under these circumstances, it may be recommendable to use Interprox ® gel containing CPC (daily use antiseptic), designed to be applied to Interprox ® brushes for insertion into the interproximal spaces. The combined use of Interprox ® brushes and Interprox ® gel has been proven to improve gingival and periodontal indices (5). By daily cleaning of interdental spaces, gum disease and interproximal caries can be successfully prevented. Interprox ® brushes are manufactured in a fully automated manner, without any manual handling, to ensure absolute asepsis of the product. Lussic, A.; Jaeggi, T. (2008). "Erosion—diagnosis and risk factors". Clin Oral Investig. 12 (Suppl 1): 5–13. doi: 10.1007/s00784-007-0179-z. PMC 2238777. PMID 18228059.