If you have large spaces between your teeth or if you have brackets, bridges or implants in your mouth, using an interdental toothbrush may be more beneficial for you. This toothbrush has a very small conical or cylindrical brush head and thin bristles.
Those with receding gums should definitely use it. The spaces created by receding gums are suitable areas for bacteria to accumulate and multiply. For this reason, the spaces between your teeth should definitely be cleaned after every meal, and the habit of using toothpicks should be abandoned.
Those who use porcelain bridges should clean under the bridge after every meal. Because the spaces under the porcelain bridge are suitable areas for food residue to accumulate and bacteria to grow. In those who are receiving orthodontic treatment, toothbrushes are usually insufficient and the areas between the wires should be cleaned with an interdental brush.
When the bristles wear out, it is enough to just change the brush head. There are soft brush heads designed for patients with extremely sensitive teeth and gums, and small interdental toothbrushes that allow you to clean between your teeth while traveling.
When you first apply an interdental brush to an interdental area, bleeding often occurs and sometimes even a little pain. Don't worry! Your gums are not bleeding because you injured them, they are bleeding because of a small open wound caused by plaque. Gums only bleed when they are irritated by excessive plaque. If you use your interdental brush correctly, the problem will usually go away within a few days. Your gums that initially bleed will no longer bleed.
