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[[Image:Interdental-brushes.JPG|thumb|200 px|right|Set of interdental brushes.]] |
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An '''interdental brush''' is a modified [[toothbrush]] used for cleaning between [[tooth|teeth]]. It is best used in cases where the [[gingiva]] does not fill the space between teeth or when there is [[orthodontics|orthodontic therapy]] present. It was invented by John O. Butler Company (Today G.U.M, Sunstar). |
An '''interdental brush''' also called an '''interproximal brush''' is a modified [[toothbrush]] used for cleaning between [[tooth|teeth]]. It is best used in cases where the [[gingiva]] does not fill the space between teeth or when there is [[orthodontics|orthodontic therapy]] present. It was invented by John O. Butler Company (Today G.U.M, Sunstar). |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 21:17, 3 October 2008
An interdental brush also called an interproximal brush is a modified toothbrush used for cleaning between teeth. It is best used in cases where the gingiva does not fill the space between teeth or when there is orthodontic therapy present. It was invented by John O. Butler Company (Today G.U.M, Sunstar).
See also
External links
- Colgate - oral hygiene site
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