Interdental Brushing
Brushing your teeth should be your first priority when it comes to maintaining a healthy mouth. Brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste is the foundation of a healthy smile, but there is one simple addition that can truly transform how healthy your mouth is during interdental brushing.
While brushing your teeth is the most effective way to keep them clean, it only reaches 60% of the tooth’s surface. Using interdental brushes to clean your teeth is one of the simplest and most important things you can do to improve the health of your smile.
Why is interdental brushing important?
- Dental plaque can accumulate between teeth that a toothbrush cannot reach. This can lead to tooth decay, gum inflammation, and bad breath over time.
- It is a good idea to use an interdental brush as part of your daily cleaning routine to avoid this.
- An interdental brush is a small brush that is specifically designed for interdental cleaning, which a regular toothbrush cannot.
- In addition to regular tooth brushing, using an interdental brush on a daily basis is an easy and effective way to keep your gums and teeth fresh and healthy.
- To keep your mouth fresh and healthy, we recommend interdental cleaning every day.
When you first begin cleaning between your teeth, your gums may feel sore and bleed but do not stop because bleeding gums are frequently a sign of gum inflammation. Contact your dental professional if you do not notice an improvement within a few days.
Choosing the Correct Size:
- Interdental Brushes come in a variety of sizes, making it difficult to determine which one is best for your mouth. Ask a dental professional for their recommendation. Meanwhile, here are a few pointers to get you started.
- In the mirror, place the brush between the teeth, close to the gum line. Begin with the smallest size and work your way up until the brush bristles come into contact with the tooth surface and gum tissue.
- The brush should fit snugly, but the wire, even if plastic-coated, should not come into contact with the sides of the teeth or the gums. Never force the brush into a confined space.
- After inserting the interdental brush, move it back and forth about 2-3 times.
- Once a day, clean all of the spaces between your teeth.
Interdental brushing techniques:
The correct technique is essential for getting the most out of interdental cleaning. The good news is that using interdental brushes is a simple procedure. It is a healthy habit that will last a lifetime once mastered.
1. Brush between the front teeth with a straight interdental brush.
- Gently place the brush between the teeth.
- Work the brush in gently rather than firmly, or use a smaller size.
- Move Back and forth with the interdental brush for a few times
2. Cleaning the back teeth with a small interdental brush
- You can gently curve the soft neck with a small interdental brush.
- It is easier to reach between the back teeth if you apply pressure with your finger.
- Alternatively, use a long-handled interdental brush.
3. If you use a larger interdental brush on your back teeth,
- When using larger interdental brushes, slightly curving the wire may improve access between the back teeth.
- If you do not straighten or bend the interdental brush at an angle, it will last longer.
We can improve our lives by being aware of what we can do to develop and maintain good oral health. It’s an excellent introduction to interdental brushing, which is the most effective method to clean between the teeth.
