Switching Up from Floss to Interdental Brushes Could Be Key for Aligner Wearers
Mind the Gaps
We’re here to take you interdental interstellar!
You can still floss but make interdental brushing your in-between teeth go-to
Far be it from us to disrespect your sterling habit of a lifetime of flossing. In fact, we salute you. That’s dedication. That sort of commitment to your teeth and gums is going to come in handy later: long term oral health for you.
But, research suggests that to keep teeth ‘squeaky’ clean and gums tickety-boo, those essential quality we need to achieve when we’re in aligner treatment, interdental brushing should be the method of choice for discerning aligner wearers.
Interdental brushes ace it when it comes to getting the teeth cleaning job done
Into the In-between, the Behind and the Beyond
Here's why:
- No flossing loop-de-loop for you – just find the gap, pop them in, wiggle, done.
- Soft bristled so they love your gums, even when your aligner doesn’t
- Different sizes so, as your teeth move and gaps open and close, you’ll always find the perfect fit
- There’s never a risk of an irritating floss thread shredding in a tight spot
Besides, who’s got time for floss macrame?
"Please, no, not the brush! Use the floss instead!"
Here's what plaque thinks:
And you will roundly ignore its screams for help and mind your gaps.
Ok, how do I use an interdental brush?
Ready to switch up to interdental brushing?
Ok, so how to use an interdental brush isn’t the sort of instruction you ever envisaged searching for, but here we are. Life’s full of surprises!
Choose the Right Size The brush should fit snugly between your teeth, but if the wire’s bending, it’s a little too small. Be like Goldilocks: think, just right!
There are different sizes for different gaps and it’s worth the small investment – two sets of sizes last you twice as long, right? Quick maths!
Insert Gently We’re not trying to spear fish in a river! Don’t jab it in – we don’t want any nasty surprises for your gums.
Use a mirror to guide you at first until you know your way around. With aligners, things change – your teeth won't be where they were a month ago.
Move It Back and Forth A couple of times should do the job. We’re not trying to polish the local football team’s silverware.
Rinse and Repeat Rinse the brush during use to clear debris – you'll see it when it’s there, particularly on Interprox Interdental Brushes, as they have dual-coloured bristles: black to expose plaque and white to reveal any bleeding. Move to the next gap.
Once a day Or more if food loves your intricate tooth arrangement!
Replace your brush when it starts to look a bit sorry for itself
Bent wires and flat bristles mean your interdental brush has given up the ghost! There’s a wide range of interdental brushes to choose from and you can decide which is your swipe right. The important point is that you get busy with them daily!
Your mouth needs additional care with aligners
Remember:
But now you’re almost as good as a pro with intedental brushes.
Here’s why it’s time to switch to interdental brushing
Interdentals are the way to go? Prove it! Give me the hard as tooth enamel facts!
You’ll still need floss to hand because ...
but,
There’s no doubt, food gets into places that even the tiniest interdental brush can’t reach!
Yeah, that’s right, blueberry seed, we feel you, and we’re coming for you ... just as soon as we reach for our trusty dental floss. That seed’s got no chance! Ooh, that’s better!
Healthy Smile Pharmacy are right here with you
Your teeth are in this for the long haul
Forget interstellar, let’s dazzle with that smile, let’s go interdental!
