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Correct way to use interdental brushes

  • 16-11-2020 5:46pm
    #1
    Westernworld.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 177 ✭✭


    I'll have these and they only seem to fit in the small space where the tooth goes into the gum

    Is this normal and is this the area to be cleaned.Can children use them ok?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    patem2ar
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭patem2ar


    Have a look at this https://youtu.be/j9l5CaXvsG0 it explains it quite well.


  • #3
    Westernworld.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 177 ✭✭Westernworld.


    patem2ar wrote: »
    Have a look at this https://youtu.be/j9l5CaXvsG0 it explains it quite well.

    Thanks that's what I was wondering , are.they just for the one spot near.the gum

    Are these ok for children to use


  • #4
    SuziXX
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭SuziXX


    They aren’t really designed for children- they are ideal for people who have mild to severe gum disease/recession (loss of interdental papilla) or spaces between their teeth but if the child has complete gaps between the teeth they should be ok for those areas, floss is better for most children especially the back teeth. Tepes are to improve and maintain gum health and have less of a role in cavity prevention which would be more of a consideration for children/ young teens.


  • #5
    Westernworld.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 177 ✭✭Westernworld.


    SuziXX wrote: »
    They aren’t really designed for children- they are ideal for people who have mild to severe gum disease/recession (loss of interdental papilla) or spaces between their teeth but if the child has complete gaps between the teeth they should be ok for those areas, floss is better for most children especially the back teeth. Tepes are to improve and maintain gum health and have less of a role in cavity prevention which would be more of a consideration for children/ young teens.

    Thanks ya that's what I thought tooth decay is a bigger issue when young

    Gum disease when older, i should know lol


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