Interdental

/ˌɪntədˈɛntəl/

/ˌɪntɚdˈɛntəl/

[noun]

Interdental

[NOUN]

a consonant sound produced with the tip of the tongue placed between the upper and lower front teeth

Examples

1. So make sure you supplement your tooth brushing with interdental cleaning that is cleaning between your teeth.

2. With either dental floss or interdental brushes and if you're unsure how to use these ask your dental care professional at your next visit and I'm sure they'll be more than happy to show you.

3. Next, there’s the gingival abscess, which is where the abscess only involves the gingiva next to the bone, called the marginal or interdental gingiva, while sparing the periodontal structures.

4. Minimize future caries risk talk with patients about how home care such as routine brushing with fluoride toothpaste and interdental cleaning can help minimize the need for future treatment.