Colgate Interdental Brushes :: Frequently Asked Questions

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(Free-Press-Release.com) December 1, 2011 -- Why should I use Colgate Interdental brushes?

Conventional toothbrush can only reach to 60% of total surface area. It fails to provide complete removal of food particles and debris from the interdental gaps. Such things help bacteria to grow and create problems like cavities, tarter, tooth decay, swelling, sensitive teeth and bad breath. However removing such food particles is not difficult if proper action taken with dental floss or interdental brush.

Not everyone uses floss successfully to clean interdental gaps as it can cause bleeding gums. Also floss is less effective for wider gaps. In all cases interdental brushes are widely accepted alternative and also recommended by dentists.

Why do Colgate interdental brushes come in different sizes?

The range of different Colgate brush sizes means you can select the right size of brush matching to the size of your dental gaps. It is common to use different sizes for different interdental gaps between the teeth.

How do I know which size of the brush is right for me?

Your dentist is an ideal person to recommend you the size that you should use. The right size should show some resistance while entering into the interdental gaps but you should not have to force it into the gaps. The larger size than required can widen the gap between your teeth. The different size of the brush is generally color coded to make it easy for you to remember which size to buy.

What material they are made up from?

Colgate interdental brushes are made up from soft metal wires coated with plastic. These wires are arranged into the unique design of Tri Proxy bristles that cleans the gap thoroughly. This design is very much in similarity to the design of gap between the teeth. That makes it one of the most effective interdental brushes to clean plaque and debris.

How it differs from dental floss?

Dental floss are good but not always and not for everyone. The process of using floss to clean the gap itself is time consuming and difficult. Also it can bleed you gums if floss is not done properly. Another disadvantage of floss over the interdental brush is it’s ineffectiveness for the wider spaces between the teeth.

Can interdental brushes help improve bad breath problem?

Yes they do. Bacteria and plaque collected into gaps between teeth creates bad breath problems. These gaps cannot be clean easily with the use of conventional toothbrush. But interdental brushes with its soft and angular bristles can reach to some of the most difficult part of the denture and remov collected plaque. Thus prevents bad breath problem.

Is this brush useful on dental braces?

Interdental brushes are ideal choice for person having braces or other orthodontic appliances. Plaque can build up between the brace bracket and gum and can lead to dental problems like cavities and decay. Colgate brushes allow accessing such small space between the wire of brace and teeth to remove food particles and prevent plaque and reduce the chances of tooth and gum disease.

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