Tips for Keeping Your Teeth and Mouth Clean

Interdental Brushes

Use of Interdental Brushes: Available in long or short handles, these brushes are designed to clean between teeth like a baby's bottle brush, removing plaque and bacteria.

Benefits: Helps maintain healthy gums and reduces the likelihood of needing fillings between teeth.

Mouthwash Usage

Recommendation: Your dental professional may suggest a mouthwash to complement brushing and interdental cleaning.

Purposes: Used for various reasons such as gum disease treatment, sensitivity, or aiding healing post-dental procedures.

Caution: Ensure the mouthwash does not wash away fluoride from toothpaste; avoid rinsing immediately after brushing to retain fluoride benefits.

Hot Salt Water Rinse

Use: Helpful for mouth trauma or after dental extractions; prepare a cup of hot water with salt to bathe the affected area.

Supplemental: Use alongside, not as a replacement for, recommended mouthwash.

Flossing Tips

Technique: Wind floss around fingers, gently guide between teeth with pressure against each tooth, avoiding direct up/down motions to prevent gum damage.

Alternatives: Consider flossing aids like Flossettes for easier handling; interdental brushes are also recommended by dental professionals in various sizes.

Availability: Interdental brushes are widely available in supermarkets and offer an easier alternative for effective interdental cleaning.