The interproximal area is defined by the space between a tooth and another and whose bottom occupies the gum tissue. This is an area of difficult access when toothbrushing, which favors the accumulation of plaque and tartar formation and consequently the development of caries and periodontal disease. Therefore, proper dental hygiene should also include adequate interproximal dental cleaning.
Toothbrush, either manual or electric fails to cover the full extent the inter-dental space, making it necessary to use other techniques to ensure that all plaque is removed. How to do it? There are different options, but the dentist should be established what is the most appropriate depending on the extent of the teeth, the shape of the teeth and general conditions thereof:
- Flossing: is the most suitable method when the teeth are very narrow. It should be done with gentle movements from the bottom up walking the side walls of the two teeth that make it up and being very careful not to damage the gums.
- Inter-proximal brushes: they are of various types and sizes (helical, monopenacho, etc.) are formed by small rods in the axis of a fine, rounded filaments are inserted. They are introducing used in space and brushing the side of each tooth longitudinal and vertically. Its use is indicated when the teeth are wide enough to insert. They are also very useful for application in the inter-dental space of antimicrobial substances to prevent the formation of cavities or gum inflammation. They are particularly suitable when there is a receding gums.
- Hand-piece: equipment is projecting a pulsating pressure water jet, so that helps drag bacteria and possible food waste out of the teeth. They also allow better cleaning of the gum line, periodontal pockets, dentures with braces, fillings, bridges, crowns and implants.
It should be noted that the effectiveness of interproximal cleaning and much depends on the skill and thoroughness with which they perform, so the need for a periodic review is held in dental practices and the realization of a professional dental cleaning at least Once a year, when every six months.
It may be that during the cleaning interproximal gum bleeding occurs. Sometimes it can be due to improper flossing, but if it persists it may indicate gingivitis, ie, an inflammatory process of the gums that requires diagnosis and treatment.
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