At Liverpool Dental Spa we encourage all our patients to maintain good oral hygiene at home and recommend a range of oral hygiene products, including inter-dental brushes. Good oral hygiene helps to keep gum disease and decay at bay and ensures your smile is beautiful and bright.

What are inter-dental brushes?

Inter-dental brushes are small hand-held brushes and are available in different sizes and colours. These brushes are designed to fit down the gaps between the teeth, which are very difficult to clean with a normal toothbrush.

You can use inter-dental brushes in addition to your normal brushing as an alternative to flossing if you don’t like the feel of dental floss or struggle with the process.

What are the benefits of using an inter-dental brush?

It is very difficult to clean the gaps between the teeth with a normal toothbrush because the bristles are too long and the brush head is not very flexible. With smaller, more flexible inter-dental brushes, it is impossible to reach these areas and remove food debris and bacteria. Inter-dental cleaning helps to reduce the risk of plaque forming. Plaque is a sticky substance that contributes to decay and gum disease.

When should I use an inter-dental brush?

Ideally, we suggest using an inter-dental brush on a daily basis. The brushes are very easy to use and you can brush at any time of the day.

If you have any questions about inter-dental brushes or oral hygiene in general, we’re happy to help!

An interdental brush is a type of flossing tool used to brush away food debris and plaque from between the teeth. For optimal oral hygiene, the interdental brush should be used at least three times a week and is easily included as part of daily oral hygiene practice.

We recommend interdental brushing

The interdental brush benefits patients at Liverpool Dental Spa in a number of ways:

Adjustable interdental brush heads

Our dental structures vary and the interdental brush is made to suit different sized and spaced teeth with adjustable brush heads. The flossing brushes come in thin to thicker sizes, some smaller and some larger. The brush heads are attached to a handle and may be removed and replaced as needed.

Versatile interdental brushing

Interdental brushes are versatile in that different brush heads can be used to clean away debris from between existing teeth and dental restorations. such as crowns and bridges.

It is recommended to have a selection of brush heads to clean between teeth, tooth gaps and dental restorations. Discuss interdental brushing with your dentist if you have dental implants or wear an orthodontic device for teeth straightening.

Thorough oral hygiene

Toothbrushes and standard floss does not always get between all of the tooth grooves. Plaque and tartar may therefore develop in hard to reach places. Interdental brushes are shaped to reach into tooth grooves to remove plaque and debris, preventing bacterial colonisation and tooth decay.

The brush heads are designed to clean teeth with ease, moving in between and gently moving out of tooth gaps and grooves for proper cleansing.