INTERDENTAL BRUSHES or Interproximal Brushes are home oral care dental tools for

INTERDENTAL BRUSHES
or Interproximal Brushes

Interdental Brushes or Interproximal Brushes are home oral care dental tools for cleaning hard-to-reach spaces between teeth and for use around dental appliances.

Interproximal Brushes are designed to remove plaque and food particles in hard-to-reach spots around dental appliances and between teeth. It is also very helpful for germs and plaque removal at the tooth-gum margin.

Indications and Key Benefits

When sufficient space is available for the insertion without force, Interproximal Brushes are ESSENTIAL for:

Cleaning debris from the interdental (between-the-teeth) area and for removal of germs and bacterial plaque

Gum Disease Control by application antibacterial agents (Listerine)

Reduce Tooth Sensitivity by Sensodyne Pronamel toothpaste application

It is also USEFUL for:

Tooth Decay Prevention, particularly root surface caries, by application of Fluoride Toothpaste and Fluoride Mouthrinse

Bad Breath Control

For removal of bacterial plaque and debris around concave proximal surfaces, exposed Class IV furcations, periodontal splints, space maintainers, and other areas that are hard to reach with a regular toothbrush

Care of Dentures, Dental Crowns, Bridges, Dental Braces and Implants

Products Description and Features

Conformed to individual REQUIREMENTS IN SIZE, SHAPE, and TEXTURE

A. REUSABLE HANDLE:

Design holds refills securely and reloads quickly and easily - Available in both single-ended and double-ended to allow for use of different size refills - Light weight plastic, consistent with strength - Extra long for better angle adaptation

B. BRUSH and HANDLE in ONE PIECE:

Ergonomic handle offers comfortable grip and good cleaning control

BRUSH HEADS:

The small tapered or cylindric brush heads are of varying sizes approximately 12 to 15 mm (1/2 inch) in length, with diameter of 0.4 to 5 mm (1/16 to 1/4 inch) - Soft nylon filaments are twisted into a plastic coated fine stainless steel wire to make sure the stem does not scratch tooth surfaces or implant posts

COLORS:

Colour-coded sizes make identification easy

MANUFACTURED:

BUTLER G-U-M: Proxabrush Snap-On Handle; Proxabrush Snap-On Tapered Interdental Brush Refills; Soft-Picks with Soft & Comfortable Bristles

ORAL-B: Inter-dental Brush Handle; Inter-dental Brush Refills, Cylindrical; Inter-dental Refills, Tapered

TePe: Interspace Brushes and Tips

DENTEK: Easy Brush

Dr. COLLINS: Inter-dental Cleaners

FlossTech: Disposable, very thin .7 mm interdental stick brushes

SQUIRT BRUSH: Combines oral irrigation and interdental brushing into one

StaiNo: Interdental Whitening Brushes Minis

DENTOOL 4 IN 1 DENTAL INSTRUMENT: Explorer Pik, Scaling Device, Dental Polishing Cup, Interproximal Brush

DISTRIBUTED:

Major drug stores and online retailers

Tips and Advice on your Interdental Brushes

Select brush of appropriate diameter.

Moisten the brush and insert at an angle in keeping with gingival form.

Apply light pressure and brush in and out. Repeat from tooth to tooth.

Clean brush during use to remove debris and plaque by holding under actively running water.

Clean thoroughly after use and dry in open air.

Should be changed:

when filaments become loose or deformed
every three to four months
sick people - at the beginning of an illness and after they feel better

Contact Dentist

Looking forward to hearing from you

Aleksandr V. Melekhin, DDS

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