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What is Interdental brushes, various sizes of brushes and how to use interdental brush effectively?

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INTERDENTAL BRUSHES :  An interdental or interproximal ("proxy") brush is a small brush, typically disposable, either supplied with a reusable angled plastic handle or an integral handle, used for cleaning between  teeth  and between the wire of d ental braces  and the teeth. WHAT IS AN INTERDENTAL BRUSH MADE OF?  Interdental brushes  commonly consist of a central metal wire core with soft nylon filaments twisted around and are available in various sizes to correspond to different spaces between teeth. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT SIZES OF INTERDENTAL BRUSHES? Manufacturers of  interdental brushes  have color-coded them so that we can easily choose, purchase and use the  sizes  that we need. The smallest  sized  ones are pink and have a  diameter  of 0.4mm and the widest  brush  is black and measures 1.5mm. HOW TO USE INTERDENTAL BRUSH EFFECTIVELY? aim to clean your teeth with interdental brushes once a day before...

What are the benefits of flossing? How to floss your teeth? What are the different types of dental floss?

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DENTAL FLOSS:   Dental floss  (or simply  floss ) is a cord of thin filaments used to remove food  and dental plaque  from between teeth  in areas a toothbrush  is unable to reach. The use of floss is commonly recommended in order to prevent gingivitis and the build-up of plaque. TYPES OF DENTAL FLOSS: Unwaxed Floss- Unwaxed floss is one of the most common types of floss that is used. It’s constructed of a nylon material that is crafted by twisting multiple strands together. Unwaxed floss comes with no artificial flavoring, which means that this type of floss is free from chemicals. This floss is perfect for those who have small gaps in between their teeth as unwaxed floss is much thinner than other types of dental floss. However, due to the nature of its construction, unwaxed floss is more prone to shredding and breaking than other types of floss. Waxed Floss- Waxed floss is constructed very similarly to unwaxed floss with the addition of a waxed laye...