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When it comes to maintaining a healthy smile, we often focus on brushing. While this is undoubtedly essential, there’s another unsung hero in dental care – interdental brushes. These play a crucial role in achieving optimal oral health.
Interdental brushes, are small, slender brushes designed to clean the spaces between your teeth and around dental appliances like braces, bridges, and implants. Unlike traditional toothbrushes which focus on the surfaces of your teeth, interdental brushes are specifically made to target the tight spaces where food particles, plaque, and bacteria tend to accumulate.
The importance of using interdental brushes:
Effective plaque removal: Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on your teeth throughout the day. If left there, it can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. Interdental brushes are great at removing plaque from hard-to-reach areas.
Prevention of gum disease: Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a common dental problem that can have serious consequences if not treated promptly. Interdental brushes can help prevent gum disease by cleaning between teeth and along the gumline, where traditional brushing may fall short.
Ideal for dental appliances: If you have dental appliances such as braces, bridges, or implants, interdental brushes are invaluable. They can be used around wires and brackets to keep your teeth and gums clean, reducing the risk of issues arrising.
Fresh breath: Food particles trapped between teeth can lead to bad breath. Interdental brushes can effectively remove these particles, leaving your mouth feeling fresher and your breath smelling better.
Improved overall oral health: By incorporating interdental brushes into your daily oral care routine, you are taking a proactive step towards enhancing your overall oral health. These brushes are easy to use and provide an additional layer of protection against common dental problems.
How to Use Interdental Brushes:
Choose the right size: Select an interdental brush size that fits comfortably between your teeth. Your dentist or dental hygienist can help you determine the correct size. You may need a variety of sizes for the different sized spaces you have.
Insert gently: Insert the brush between your teeth, moving it back and forth without forcing it.
Clean all spaces: Use the interdental brush to clean between all your teeth, including the back molars. Pay special attention to areas where you feel resistance, as this is often where debris accumulates.
Rinse and replace: Rinse the brush after each use and replace it when the bristles start to show signs of wear and tear.
If you’d like to buy interdental brushes, pop into the practice, they are available at Reception.
📘 Practice update – closed today 📘
Today the practice is closed for a team training day while our entire team completes Immediate Life Support (ILS) training.
This essential training ensures we’re fully prepared to respond in an emergency and continue to provide the safest possible care for our patients and wider community.
Thank you for your understanding — we’ll be back open as normal on Monday. 💙
#TeamTraining #PatientSafety #ILS #DentalPractice #PuttingPatientsFirst #ContinuousLearning #CommunityCare #EvolveDentistry
🎉 We’re proud to share some great news 🎉
Evolve Dentistry has been accredited by Save Face for the 6th year in a row.
Save Face is the UK’s leading register for practitioners who meet the highest standards of safety, transparency and patient care. This continued accreditation reflects our ongoing commitment to providing treatments you can trust, delivered with care, professionalism and integrity.
Thank you to our wonderful patients for choosing Evolve, and to our dedicated team for maintaining these high standards year after year 💙
🚦 Travel update for patients 🚦
If you’re visiting us over the next few weeks, please be aware that temporary three-way traffic lights are in place on Harbour Road in Portishead, which is causing some delays.
We kindly ask that you allow a little extra time for your journey so you can arrive relaxed and on time for your appointment.
Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to welcoming you to the practice. 😊
How healthy are your everyday habits? 🦷💚
The NHS Healthy Choices quiz is a simple, helpful way to reflect on small lifestyle habits that can make a big difference to your overall health — including your oral health.
It only takes a few minutes, and you might be surprised by what you learn. No judgement, just gentle guidance and practical tips you can use straight away.
👉 Take the quiz here: https://bit.ly/4sBMx2W
And if you ever want to chat about how your choices affect your smile, our team is always happy to help — you’re never on your own with it at Evolve.
#HealthyChoices #NHSWellbeing #OralHealthMatters #EvolveDentistry #LookingAfterYourSmile
Feeling self-conscious about your smile can affect so much more than just photos.
In this video, Gemma shares her experience of having veneers with Carol at Evolve Dentistry. She explains how she had always felt unhappy with her smile and was also a nervous patient — something many people can relate to.
From her very first visit, Gemma felt welcomed and supported by the whole team. The friendly, calm approach at Evolve helped her feel more relaxed and confident throughout her treatment.
Now, she’s absolutely overjoyed with her results and finally feels comfortable smiling again.
Thank you, Gemma, for trusting us and for sharing your story 💙
Looking after your oral hygiene at home makes a real difference to your long-term dental health 🦷
In this video, Jessica shares a few simple, everyday tips you can do at home to help keep your teeth and gums healthy between visits. Nothing complicated — just small changes that can have a big impact over time.
Whether you’re brushing twice a day already or feel like your routine could use a refresh, this is a great place to start.
If you ever have questions about your home care routine, our team is always happy to help. 💙
