How to choose interdental cleaning tools

Do you use an interdental brush to clean the gaps between teeth in your daily oral care routine? In fact, doing well in interdental care can clean the dental plaque that cannot be removed during brushing, which has a great preventive effect on tooth decay and periodontal disease. This article will teach you basic interdental care methods and how to choose the appropriate interdental cleaning tool for yourself.

Brushing teeth and interdental cleaning, the plaque cleaning rate is up!

After brushing your teeth, you still feel sticky in your mouth, with food residue between your teeth and a slight bad breath... Do you have this kind of oral problem? It is very likely that you have not completely removed the plaque that causes oral problems.

Dental plaque can easily accumulate in the gap between teeth and gums, and cannot be completely removed by brushing teeth alone. In fact, brushing teeth can only remove 61% of dental plaque, while using an interdental brush in conjunction with brushing teeth can effectively remove up to 85% of dental plaque*

Therefore, in addition to brushing teeth every day, it is also important to thoroughly clean dental plaque with an interdental brush.

What is interdental brush?

It is a interdental cleaning tool used to clean dirt between teeth, but it may be more suitable for slightly wider interdental spaces compared to dental floss. There are different types of interdental brushes, including silicone and steel wire types.

【 Replacement Standard 】 It is recommended to replace the interdental brush regularly!

The silicone interdental brush is disposable.

The steel wire interdental brush can be reused. After each use, it can be cleaned with water and stored in a ventilated place. If the bristles are messy or the wire is bent, it is a signal that can be replaced.

【 Usage Time 】 Recommended after brushing teeth

Adhere to this order every day to develop oral care habits: brushing teeth → cleaning between teeth → rinsing mouth

Generally speaking, first clean the oral cavity with a toothbrush, then use an interdental brush to remove residual dirt from the gaps between the teeth, and finally rinse off all dirt with mouthwash to provide a deep purification of the oral cavity.

If possible, please use an interdental brush once a day to keep the gaps between your teeth clean.

【 Applicable area 】 The interdental brush is used in areas with large interdental gaps.

In order to clean the gaps between teeth more effectively, it is necessary to choose the most suitable tool based on the width of the gaps, the condition of the gums, and the position of teeth such as incisors and incisors.

When unsure how to choose the size that suits you, please start with the thinnest size. Be careful not to force too thick interdental cleaning tools into place to avoid damaging the oral cavity. Alternatively, you can go to a dental hospital to seek professional guidance, find the tools that suit you, and master the usage methods.

【 Selection Method · Intertooth Brush Chapter 】 There are various options for interdental brushes, and you need to find the "material", "shape", and "size" that are suitable for you

Choose based on the width of the dental gap, gum condition, and usage scenario.