Interprox 0.56 mm Green Micro Plus Interproximal Brush - Pack of 6

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Gingival retraction may make it so the gums do not completely fill in the interproximal space, resulting in greater bacterial plaque build-up. Interprox ® is the widest range of interproximal brushes developed by oral health professionals to complete the removal of oral biofilm in the spaces between the teeth.

Interdental brushing for the prevention and control of periodontal diseases and dental caries in adults". Buddhist Monastic Traditions of Southern Asia: A Record of the Inner Law Sent Home from the South Seas (p. This corresponds to the space between two teeth that is just sufficient for the brush to go through without bending the wire.Innovative manufacturing with high quality Tynex® filaments allows for better gum care, because their dual colour design allows white filaments to detect bleeding sites and black filaments to detect the presence of oral biofilm. While not commonly used, they are useful to travelers and are sometimes available from bathroom vending machines. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.

In this type of space, flossing cannot be completely effective as it enters loosely and therefore does not cause friction. Tooth brushing can remove plaque up to one millimeter below the gum line, and each person has a habitual brushing method, so more frequent brushing does not cover additional parts of the teeth or mouth. This has been verified by excavations during which tree twigs, bird feathers, animal bones and porcupine quills were recovered.

The combined use of Interprox ® brushes and Interprox ® gel has been proven to improve gingival and periodontal indices (5). Some of the disadvantages are these brushes are more expensive than floss, they require wetting or lubrication before use, and the wire center can damage the gums.

Also known as an oral irrigator or dental water jet, this device uses a powerful stream of water to flush out plaque and bacteria. The bristles connect to a thin wire attached to a small, or uniquely shaped handle, to help you clean gently between teeth.As an Adjunct to Tooth Brushing, Interdental Brushes (IDBs) are More Effective in Removing Plaque as Compared with Brushing Alone or the Combination Use of Tooth Brushing and Dental Floss". Interproximal decay is hard to identify through general clinical practice and is often found during an x-ray of the teeth.