Why do we actually need interdental brushes?

Normal brushes can only reach two thirds of a tooth’s surface. Toothbrushes clean the outsides, insides and tops of the teeth. But what about the sides of the teeth and the gum line between the teeth? They cannot be reached by any toothbrush and often not even by dental floss. This can lead to caries of the side teeth, inflammation and the development of periodontitis. Preventing this however is easy: dentists recommend cleaning the interdental spaces once a day to remove plaque between the teeth.

The critical areas are inaccessible not only for toothbrushes but usually even for dental floss. Dental floss stretches over the concave areas that need cleaning. However, dental floss can be highly suitable for the front teeth.

Interdental brushes with bristles that are too short. Failing to fill the space, they have little or no effect. Gum inflammation takes its course – and can turn into periodontitis.

Correct: A CPS prime fills the gap between the teeth completely, removing plaque from all the critical niches and the gum line – gently and effectively in a single cleaning movement.