The Difference Between An Interdental Brush And Floss

Different appearance
Floss and interdental brushes look different. Floss is a series of lines in the shape of a line. Interdental brushes are similar in appearance to toothbrushes, with a handle and a brush head, and the brush head is shaped like a cone.
Applicable to different groups
1, floss is generally thin, not very thick, so the applicable population is generally small and moderate interdental gap of the population, not suitable for the use of large interdental gap of the population.
2, interdental brush has different models, there are large models, so it can be applied to people with large tooth gaps.
3, because the interdental brush has a brush head, the brush will not be as thin as dental floss, so it is not suitable for people with small interdental gaps.
Different function
The main function of dental floss is to enter the teeth to accumulate relatively small food residues and stains attached to the teeth; The function of interdental brush is mainly to remove the stains that can not be removed by toothbrush and floss, and to help people with large tooth gaps clean between their teeth.
Different repetition rate
Because floss is a disposable product, it cannot be reused. The interdental brush is not a disposable product, it is the same as the toothbrush, can be reused many times, the use of the brush head is damaged to a certain extent, the brush head can be replaced.