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

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The interprox® brush line offers a wide range of PHD sizes to fit all spaces throughout the oral cavity. In addition, it is designed with cylindrical heads recommended for the frontal area and conical heads more suited for interproximal cleaning between molars and premolars. In January 2003, the toothbrush was selected as the number one invention Americans could not live without according to the Lemelson- MIT Invention Index. [30] Types of toothbrush [ edit ] Multi-sided toothbrushes [ edit ] A six-sided toothbrush used to brush all sides of the teeth, in both the upper and lower jaw, at the same time.

Li, R., 2000. Buddhist Monastic Traditions of Southern Asia: A Record of the Inner Law Sent Home from the South Seas (p. 198). Numata Center for Buddhist Translation and Research. Use regularly to help keep your teeth and gums healthy, to protect against gum disease and tooth decay and to keep your breath fresh. During the 1900s, celluloid gradually replaced bone handles. [15] Natural animal bristles were also replaced by synthetic fibers, usually nylon, by DuPont in 1938. The first nylon bristle toothbrush made with nylon yarn went on sale on February 24, 1938. The first electric toothbrush, the Broxodent, was invented in Switzerland in 1954. [26] By the turn of the 21st century nylon had come to be widely used for the bristles and the handles were usually molded from thermoplastic materials. [6] Hertford Museum in Hertford, UK, holds approximately 5000 brushes that make up part of the Addis Collection. The Addis factory on Ware Road was a major employer in the town until 1996. Since the closure of the factory, Hertford Museum has received photographs and documents relating to the archive, and collected oral histories from former employees. [24] Teeth can be damaged by several factors including poor oral hygiene, but also by wrong oral hygiene. Especially for sensitive teeth, damage to dentin and gums can be prevented by several measures [52] including a correct brushing technique.

How to use interdental brushes 

There are three types of models, for cleaning the different parts of the mouth comfortably, and nine sizes, ranging from 0.6mm to 2.2mm PHD (Passage Hole Diameter), or the smallest space needed to insert the brush.

What is an interdental cleaner? Different interdental products can be used for the removal of bacterial plaque from gaps between teeth. These are interdental brushes, dental floss and/or interdental stimulator. And their use is just as important as teeth brushing with a toothbrush. These so called interdental aids or cleaners penetrate in the spaces between the teeth where toothbrush fibers can not reach. They completely remove food residues and in that way prevent the formation of plaque, tartar and interdental cavity. insert the brush gently between your teeth, and try a smaller brush size if it feels too tight – don't try to force the brush into the space The size of interdental brushes is standardized in ISO 16409. [37] [38] The brush size, [39] which is a number between 0 (small space between teeth) and 8 (large space), indicates the passage hole diameter. This corresponds to the space between two teeth that is just sufficient for the brush to go through without bending the wire. The color of the brushes differs between producers. The same is the case with respect to the wire diameter. [40] Brush size according to ISO 16409 [37] Brush size NEW Interprox effectively cleans interproximal spaces and helps to protect teeth from tooth decay and periodontal diseases. Sometimes, it may happen that brushes are better choice for interproximal cleaning between majority of teeth gaps, while for others dental floss is more suitable. In general, these interdental cleaners can be used for the cleaning of most of the spaces between the teeth, while the floss is the right choice only for very narrowed interdental spaces. Do not ignore the specifics of the various zones of your teeth if you really want to properly maintain them. Interdental brushes vs flossAfter a year of the pandemic, the 2nd National Multidisciplinary Congress on COVID-19 of the Scientific Societies of Spain brought together multiple… Original TePe interdental brushes have flat and short handle which allows stable grip and easy handling. The fibers of these brushes are soft, but sturdy. We distinguish nine sizes from 0-8. They are specially designed for cleaning particularly between the front teeth, as well as around orthodontic appliances, bridges and implants where regular toothbrush can not reach. It is not recommended to share toothbrushes with others, since besides general hygienic concerns, there is a risk of transmitting diseases that are typically transmittable by blood, such as Hepatitis C. [48]

a b Kumar, Jayanth V. (2011). "Oral hygiene aids". Textbook of preventive and community dentistry (2nded.). Elsevier. pp.412–413. ISBN 978-81-312-2530-1. An interdental or interproximal ("proxy") brush is a small brush, typically disposable, either supplied with a reusable angled plastic handle or an integral handle, used for cleaning between teeth and between the wires of dental braces and the teeth. Harris, Norman O.; García-Godoy, Franklin, eds. (1999). Primary preventive dentistry (5thed.). Stamford: Appleton & Lange. ISBN 978-0-8385-8129-2. It is also important to know that not all gaps between teeth in your mouth are the same size. So, it is necessary to select the correct brushes that will fit for each one. For advice on their selection it is best to ask your dental hygienist or dentist. They can accurately measure the size of each region between two teeth and determine the ideal brush for every space. The special IAP probe is used for this procedure. If this is not possible, you can perform the measuring by yourself and quite accurately determine just by trying different interdental brush sizes. There are excellent TePe or Piksters brush sets for beginners, with all brush sizes, so you can easily evaluate which ones suit you best. The Interprox ® range is made with high quality Tynex ® filaments. These are braided around a wire covered with insulating plastic material preventing sensitivity from allergy to metal, while protecting gums and implants.Their head part can be located in the same direction as of the handle or at an angle to the handle ( angled interproximal brushes). When we look at the physique of the brush, most of them have a thin wire core in the middle. That gives them rigidity and allows the brush to easily slip into gap between two teeth. There are also so-called wire free interdental brushes. Also known as an oral irrigator or dental water jet, this device uses a powerful stream of water to flush out plaque and bacteria. These use a pulsating stream of water between 5 to 90 psi of pressure. They consist of a tank and pump, a handle with a button to release the water, and a tip to direct the flow of the tight stream.