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Interdental Care

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Maintaining your interdental care can help

  • remove plaque induced biofilm from in between your teeth and underneath the gum line for hard to reach areas

  • remove trapped food 

  • prevent interdental caries (cavities)

  • improve your overall gingival health

(Wilkins, 2017, page 474 - 475)​

Click HERE for a demonstration on how to floss

Interdental Care Options 

Interdental Brushes

Recommended for

  • People with open interproximal areas (spaces)

  • People undergoing orthodontic treatment (braces)

Interdental brushes can be purchased as soft picks or have handles.

(Wilkins, 2017, page 480)​

Click HERE to see how to use a TePe Interdental Brush

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Single- Tuft Brush

Recommended for

  • People with open interproximal areas (spaces)

  • People with fixed prosthetic appliances (such as bridges or retainers)

  • People undergoing orthodontic treatment (braces)

The bristles on a single tuft brush are designed to fit in areas that a regular toothbrush cannot reach. 

(Wilkins, 2017, page 480)​

Click HERE to see how to use a Single- Tuft Brush

Oral Irrigation

Recommended for

  • Patients with periodontal disease and deep pockets.

  • Reducing gingivitis and plaque- induced biofilm accumulation.

  • People undergoing orthodontic treatment (braces)

Many water flossers such as Waterpik come with different specialized tips.

(Wilkins, 2017, page 482)​

Click HERE to see how to use a Water Flosser

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