What Is an Interdental Brush?

Interdental brushes, also known as interdental brushes and interstitial brushes, resemble small scrubbing bottles. They are single-brush brushes. There are a variety of shapes and models to choose from. Smaller interdental brushes are generally inserted. Upper handle for easy grip use. Interdental brushes are small toothbrushes specifically designed to clean the interdental space (not accessible with ordinary toothbrushes).

Interdental brush

How to use an interdental brush (31 photos)

The interdental brush used must have a slightly wider gap between teeth, and no special skills are required.

Periodontal disease patients or older people have atrophied gums and increased interdental space. In addition to common toothbrushes, interdental toothbrushes should be used. The toothbrush bristles have tapered and elongated bristles.

The interdental brush is composed of bristles and a handle. There are various designs and specifications. It can be selected according to the size of the interdental space, which can effectively remove the plaque on the abutting surface of the teeth. The interdental brush can keep the gap between the root and gum clean.

There are five teeth in total. It is easier to brush the outer side, inner side and bottom side, but the two sides opposite to the adjacent tooth are difficult to brush. Some auxiliary tools are neededinterdental brush or floss. If the gap between the teeth is large, you can use an interdental brush. This is a small brush similar to a bottle brush. The brush head is wound with thin nylon wire and stainless steel wire and can be inserted into the teeth to remove residual food. ^[1]