How to Use an Interdental Brush or PROXABRUSH

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How to Use an Interdental Brush or PROXABRUSH

12/18/2018

Interdental or Interproximal Brush is use to clean the teeth where the toothbrush bristles can't get access to. Removing the PLAQUE is necessary to prevent cavities and gum disease.
Gum Disease will cause destruction of the bone eventually and leave large triangular spaces between teeth. In addition to flossing and brushing, interproximal brush is used as an adjunct in cleaning where toothbrush can't reach.

2 Comments

Madeline Jones Jenkins

3/15/2022 09:20:46 am

Hello
I have bridges in my mouth how do I use same as someone with braces? Thank you

Jeff Velasquez

3/15/2022 10:51:43 am

Hi Madeline, thank you for your inquiries.
Proxabrush is like a small tootbrush, Just use it gently when you're passing through your gums, spaces in between teeth, under bridges & around the braces by doing the same manner like you use your toothbush. When it can't go through any space that you want to clean, don't force it.
For fixed bridges though, we highly recommend the use of floss threader to clean underneath it. You can find this in any pharmacy dental care section.
Also, we've been recommending the use of water irrigation such as waterpik.
Remember, Flossing is still the best when cleaning in between teeth and underneath fixed bridges.

-Dr Jeff Velasquez

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