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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Make sure you floss everday
Regular dentist visits. I take good care of my teeth, but they are naturally weak and the dentist can spot problems before they become serious.
Brush twice a day and floss at least once
keep Dentek interdental next to toothpaste to remind/ensure all family use them
Use a Tepe brush when watching TV so it doesn’t feel like a chore doing it right before bed
use an electric brush every time
brush regular and drink less fizzy drinks
brush regularly and use mouth wash.
My top tip is to wait at least half an hour (ideally an hour) after drinking juice at breakfast before brushing my teeth to avoid Calcium erosion from my teeth.
Drink water after meals to help wash away food and sugar.
My top tip for healthy teeth would be to brush for at least 2 minutes
Twice daily brushing for at least two minutes a time
Electric toothbrush, regular brushing, mouthwash and TePes
dont eat too much sugary food whilst still cleaning your teeth twice a day
Brushing is not enough – flossing – mouth wash and regular check ups and hygienist appointments
Make sure you brush and floss at least twice a day for healthy teeth
Using an electric toothbrush will make a big difference to how clean you can get your teeth.
Brush twice a day for two minutes, floss daily, and don’t forget regular dental check-ups!
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Plenty of water, less sugar and use mouthwash after brushing to get rid of more placque
flossing it is so importanty
I always try to floss after eating. Really helps to tackle build up and gum issues.
The best way to keep your teeth healthy is to brush thoroughly twice a day and visit the dentist regularly
plenty water and less sugar within your diet,
what can I say – visit dentist twice a year; do prof cleaning regularly