Interdental brush or floss?

Interdental brush or tooth > Posted on March 30, 2015 September 26, 2018 by Rainer Ehrich

Brushing teeth alone is not enough to keep your teeth and gums healthy because deposits prefer to settle in the interdental spaces. Statistically, only about one in seven fall back on flossing – the use of interdental brushes is even rarer. Food residues should be thoroughly removed to prevent tooth decay and gingivitis.

Regular and thorough dental care is extremely important to protect the teeth and gums from tooth decay and gingivitis. However, most food remains stick not only on the tooth surfaces, but especially in the interdental spaces. Anyone who thinks that simply brushing your teeth will be enough to remove these pads is wrong, because even electric toothbrushes are difficult or impossible to reach the interdental spaces. Persistent deposits, also called plaque in the dental field, are preferably located in the interdental spaces of the posterior “molars,” in which bacteria multiply and can form dangerous acids that attack the enamel and cause tooth decay. Therefore, a complete cleaning of the dentition is extremely important to prevent tooth damage.

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The best care for the interdental spaces

Regular brushing is essential to completely remove plaque residues. In addition to manual toothbrushes and electric toothbrushes, flossing and interdental brushes are considered to be a tried and tested remedy for keeping interdental spaces clean. However, the handling of these utensils requires a little practice, which is why most people clean their interdental spaces only very irregular or not at all.

Which tool suits best depends not only on personal preference, but also on the position of the teeth. Since interdental brushes require slightly more space than dental floss, they are rather unsuitable for cleaning extremely narrow teeth. However, if the teeth are not too tight, the pads can be removed far more thoroughly with an interdental brush than with dental floss.

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Interdental brushes – the perfect alternative to dental floss

With interdental brushes, food particles, which prefer to settle in the interdental spaces, can be removed thoroughly. With a little practice and tact, the interdental spaces are easily and quickly cleaned, even if the handling of an interdental brush initially seems to take some getting used to.

What is an interdental brush??

An interdental brush is a mini toothbrush designed to clean the interdental spaces. The brush head, which consists of a plastic-coated, flexible wire, which is only a few millimeters long, stuck on a straight or angled brush head to more easily accessible hard to reach tooth surfaces and interdental spaces. The appearance of an interdental brush is different.

While some interdental brushes resemble a fir tree or brush, others have a bottle or roller shape. The handle of an interdental brush is often ergonomically shaped to ensure easy handling. If interdental brushes are used regularly, tooth enamel and gums can be protected from disease in the long term.

application & Tips

If the teeth are not too close together, interdental brushes are ideal for cleaning the interdental spaces. Especially if the dentition has gaps or is provided with a bridge, can sit under the hem and link food scraps. After the teeth have been cleaned with a conventional toothbrush, the interdental brush is used to rid the interdental spaces of plaque residues.

The handling of an interdental brush should always be done in front of a mirror in order to control the cleaning of the interdental spaces and not to accidentally injure the gums. Step by step, all interdental spaces are cleaned with slight forward and backward movements. If the toothbrush does not fit between the teeth, do not use force.

The use of an interdental brush should be done twice a day, preferably after brushing your teeth. After use, the brush head is thoroughly cleaned with water, as bacteria can easily multiply on the bristles. Although the cleaning of the interdental spaces is extremely cautious, gum bleeding and irritation may occur at the beginning of the procedure, but this does not occur with regular use.

The use of dental floss – effective protection against decay and tartar

Flossing is especially useful when too tight teeth make it difficult to clean the interdental spaces. To prevent tooth decay and gingivitis, floss should also be used once or twice daily.

Forms of dental floss

The origin of dental floss dates back to the 18th century, when American dentist Levi Spear Parmly recommended the use of silk threads to clean the interdental spaces. Even today, flossing is considered to be an efficient adjunct that serves to thoroughly clean the interdental spaces. However, it does not matter which floss you prefer, because every form of flossing serves its purpose. There are now in the trade

• waxed and unwaxed dental floss (plastic)
• Dental floss made of silk
Dental floss with PTFE coating (Teflon or Goretex) as well
• Dental floss with fluoride or peppermint flavor.

Initially, the use of unwaxed floss may facilitate the application because waxed floss tends to slide out of the fingers. Also so-called flossettes can facilitate the cleaning of the interdental spaces. Flossettes are disposable products that are flossed.

Application of dental floss and benefits

With dental floss, deposits can be removed not only in the visible area but also under the gum line. Thus, the contact surfaces between the teeth and the tooth necks are thoroughly cleaned. For an application you need a piece of dental floss, which is about 40 to 50 inches long. The ends of the floss are either wrapped around the forefinger or middle finger before the thread is inserted into the interdental space by means of slight forward and backward movements. Subsequently, up and down movements help to remove plaque residues. For each additional space between the teeth, a new piece of dental floss should be used as leftover food and bacteria stick to the floss.

Flossing only prevents soft coverings. Solid deposits in the form of tartar must be removed by a dentist.

Conclusion

Unfortunately, when brushing your teeth, only the surfaces of the teeth are cleansed, with the toothbrush hardly reaching the interdental spaces. Depending on the position of the teeth, plaque residues in the interdental spaces can be removed with interdental brushes or dental floss. Although the handling of these dental care products initially requires some practice, regular use is worthwhile to prevent tooth decay and gum problems.

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