Interdental Brush vs. Dental floss
A frequent question is what to use if dental floss (waxed or unwaxed) or interproximal brush. First of all, any form of sanitation is better than none, but there are some better than others.
Dental floss: waxed or unwaxed?
It is shown that clean more than unwaxed floss with wax (about 5% more), it is not clinically relevant, or put another way, this minimal superiority is not really important. Waxed floss has a better “Acceptance” by patients, which is vital to begin bathing. To choose the better wax.
Interproximal floss or brush?
The technique for flossing is complex, regardless of whether or not it contains wax. The complexity means that many patients harm your gums to perform the technique correctly or who believe they were taught. A host of videos on the Internet showed the technique is believed correct, however the ” Technology of the Rosary “, helps to better control and minimize thread damage, but remains complex and somewhat “acceptable.”
If we compare the effectiveness of cleaning between dental floss and interproximal brushes, the latter is higher (see images), it is better suited to dental anatomy, and the key to oral health is the removal of the plate, there to choose the latter to sanitize between our teeth, but when using interproximal brush, with once a day is enough to avoid irritating the gums. Besides being ” Acceptable ” by the novelty, the interproximal brush is “Cash” and allowing greater control, allowing less damage to the gums, using it correctly, with “Atraumatic”. Of course, sometimes the space between the teeth is narrow, not allowing the entry of the interproximal brush, in such cases should be flossing.
Consult your dentist treating the technique for using the interproximal brush, and also help you choose the proper diameter for your anatomy, good technique and the right tools are vital to prevent oral diseases, in that the orientation of a Surgeon Dentist is key.
In summary, dental floss waxed or unwaxed, choose wax. Among dental floss and interproximal brushes, choose an interproximal brush.