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Types of tooth brushesElectric tooth brushIt has been discovered that compared to a manual brush, the multi-directional power brush does the better job in reducing gingivitis and plaque.

Interdental brushAn interdental or interproximal ("proxy") brush is a small brush, typically disposable, used for cleaning between teeth and between the wire of dental braces and the teeth.

Sucla brush:A Sulcabrush is a type of toothbrush used specifically for cleaning along the gumline adjacent to the teeth.

End tuft brush:The small round brush head comprises seven tufts of tightly packed soft nylon bristles, trimmed so the bristles in the center can reach deeper into small spaces

Chewable toothbrush:A chewable toothbrush is a miniature plastic moulded toothbrush which can be placed inside the mouth. While not commonly used they are useful to travelers and are sometimes available from bathroom vending machines.

Ecological toothbrushes:Traditionally, toothbrushes are made of plastic. Such brushes constitute a source of pollution

INTERDENTAL AIDSA toothbrush alone is not able to remove all the plaque (bacteria) between yourteeth. The good thing is that there are several types of interdental aids that can beused to remove this plaque. The type of aid that you may decide to use will dependon the type of gingival embrasure space that you have. Embrasure space refers tothe space in between your teeth that is filled up with the gingiva (gums) papilla.The following are types of embrasure spaces…

Embrasure spaces:Type I: The gingival papilla fills up theembrasure space completelyType II: The gingival papilla partially fills theembrasure space. Due to papillaryrecessionType III: The embrasure space is not filled.The gingival papilla has recededextensively or it is completely loss

The following are different aids that can be used to clean between your teeth:

Interdental Aid : FlossUsed for embrasure Space: Type I Good for: Great for cleaning in betweenteeth that have healthy, normalgums and type I embrasurespaceWaxed- good for people withtight contactsUnwaxed- recommended forpeople with normal toothcontact

Tufted dental floss Aka- Super floss:Type II & Type III

Cleaning the abutment of teeth Under the pontic of a fixed

partial denture Under wires in orthodontic

appliances

Floss threader Type I

Inserting floss under tightcontactsInserting floss between orunder abutment & pontic in afixed dentureInsert floss under orthodonticappliances such as the wires

Floss holder :Type I People with poor manualdexterityUsing only one handPeople with big hands

Toothpick or Toothpick holder: Type II & Type III

make sure you haveenough space toinsertToothpick- cleaning from frontof teeth onlyHolder- cleaning from both front

&back of teethCleaning in between exposed

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