Interdental Brushes

(1)

Interdental brushes are similar to pipe cleaners in design but much smaller in size. They are used for cleaning in between teeth and are made in different sizes. These smaller brushes can be purchased with a handle that is either attached or detachable. For the ones that come with an attached handle they can be either straight or at an angle, allowing for an easier reach. They are great for individuals with large spacing and can be used around braces, bridges, implants.

How to use an interdental brush:

(2)

Using interdental brushes is very easy. Begin my moistening the brush by running it under the focet. Then place the brush in between the teeth with the tip towards the tongue and the handle towards the cheekby using a back and forth motion. the brushes should be thrown out and replaced between 3 day and up to 2 weeks(3).

References:

(1) Redirect Notice. (n.d.). Google. Retrieved December 8, 2011, from http://www.google.com/imgresum=1&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=705&tbm=

isch&tbnid=cMhX37M3weNUwM:&imgrefurl=http://www.survival-32shop.co.uk/epages/BT3144.sf/en_GB/%3FObjectPath%3D/Shops/BT3144/Products/TP040130/SubProducts/TP040%26ViewAction%3DViewProductDetailImage&docid=bIPfOgrQ6ABQaM&imgurl=http://www.survival-32shop.co.uk/WebRoot/BT/Shops/BT3144

(2)Redirect Notice. (n.d.). Google. Retrieved December 8, 2011, from http://www.google.com/imgresum=1&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=705&tbm=isch&tbnid=G_Rut2jkL

_gzXM:&imgrefurl=http://www.medshop.co.nz/interdental-brushes-pack-36&docid=revJjss9J_iJoM&imgurl=http://www.medshop.co.nz/image/cache/data/file_8_3-500x500.jpg&w=500&h=500&ei=W5ThTu-kCPTWiAKqvsCaDw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=

(3)Mr. Medic. (n.d.). Interdental Brush Information. Retrieved December 11, 2008, from www.mrmedic.com/pages/Interdental-Brush-Information.html