Beyond Brushing: Why Cleaning Between Your Teeth Matters
Brushing my teeth twice a day has always been the obvious part of my dental routine, but a toothbrush can’t quite reach everywhere. It’s those little spaces between your teeth that are harder to get to, which is where interdental cleaning comes in.
It’s something that’s become a normal part of my own evening routine, so when DenTek got in touch about offering a Summer Smile bundle to one of you, I thought it was a good opportunity to talk a little more about it.
Why Clean Between Your Teeth?
The NHS recommends cleaning between your teeth every day using floss or interdental brushes, as this can help remove food, debris and plaque from areas that your toothbrush might not reach.
There are different ways to do this, from traditional floss and floss picks to interdental brushes. If you’re unsure what would work best for you, particularly when it comes to choosing the right size of interdental brush, it’s always worth asking your dentist or hygienist.
For me, interdental brushes have become part of my evening routine alongside my electric toothbrush and mouthwash. I like going to bed knowing I’ve cleaned away everything that’s accumulated throughout the day.
I find interdental brushes much easier than traditional floss too, especially those with a longer handle as they’re easier for me to hold and manoeuvre. They were originally recommended to me by my dentist and they’ve just become one of those things I automatically reach for now.
One thing I hadn’t actually realised until looking into this post is that the NHS recommends using mouthwash at a different time from brushing rather than straight afterwards. This is because using it immediately after brushing can wash away the concentrated fluoride left behind by your toothpaste. So that’s something I’ll be changing in my own routine too!
A Little About DenTek
DenTek specialise in products designed to help clean those areas that your toothbrush might miss, with a range that includes floss picks, interdental brushes and dental picks.
I was also pleased to see DenTek have been thinking about the materials used in their products. This includes the use of bio-based plastics made with renewable raw materials in some products, alongside their Earth Friendly Interdental Brushes, which have birch wood handles.
While DenTek isn’t a brand I’ve personally used before, interdental cleaning itself is already very much part of my everyday routine.
Win a DenTek Summer Smile Bundle
Now for the fun bit!
DenTek have kindly offered one Life in a Break Down reader the chance to win a Summer Smile bundle, which includes a selection of DenTek products, a SMUG wash/travel bag and an inflatable lip-shaped lilo.
If you’d like to be in with a chance of winning, simply enter using the Gleam widget below.
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I love my electric toothbrush. My mouth feels really clean after using it and it definitely gets in places a manual toothbrush doesn’t.
My tip is that after drinking coffee or red wine give your mouth a quick rinse out with water. It freshens your mouth and your breath.
such a fantastic bundle, perfect for healthy teeth
Floss everyday and try to limit snacking, especially of sweets ! x
Interdental brushes are a game changer in cleanliness
Eat a healthy diet, ready meals and highly processed food is really bad for your mouth. Also, another comment here was to brush after every meal, but bear in mind that your tooth enamel is very soft after eating, so don’t brush your teeth for at least 20 mins after eating.
I just try to limit my sugar intake, and brush everyday
Floss regularly
Clean between your teeth once a day using floss or inter-dental brushes.
It’s as simple as brushing and flossing every single day! (and wearing a mouthguard if you grind your teeth)
Brush twice a day, floss and mouthwash!
Take care of your teeth!!
Brush teeth twice daily including use of interdental brushes to ensure maximum surface clean. Annual dental check ups, with additional review if required for presenting issues. Dental hygienist for scale & polish between dental appts.
Clean for two minutes twice a day, every day
salt water rinse first thing in morning
Make sure to clean for two minutes and floss every day
First thing in the morning, before eating, brush your teeth
Clean regularly and floss too but also see your Dentist/Hygienist
Eat healthy foods, use floss, don’t drink sugary drinks, and always brush your teeth.
cheese cube after meals to neutralise acid – prevention is better than cure
Brush twice a day and brush before your breakfast not after.
Use an electric toothbrush and brush after every meal where possible
My top tip for healthy teeth is use an electric toothbrush at least twice a day, floss and avoid sugary foods.
Washing them at least 2 times per day, do not rinse to save the fluorite, flossing and mouthwash.
Regular Dental Checkups
Stick to a routine twice a day, avoid fizzy drink but if you fancy one, drink it through a straw. Chew gum after food to neutralise your saliva.
Using an electric toothbrush and brushing at least twice a day.