Colgate interdental brushes

Colgate Total 2mm interdental brushes and other sizes have proven their worth for home use, travel and travel. Such products provide high-quality and thorough removal of dirt, do not cause painful sensations. To find out more about what kind of toothbrushes Colgate produces, how to use them correctly, a detailed overview of the products of this world famous brand will help.

Colgate Total interdental brushes are popular accessories for thorough oral care. The products are supplied in sets with a case and several interchangeable attachments on individual handles of the same or different sizes. Dental brushes are designed for more complete cleaning of orthodontic systems, as well as for removing bacterial plaque in hard-to-reach places. The case is at the same time a handle-attachment that allows you to make the process of using accessories more convenient.

The features of the brushes produced by the Colgate brand include a number of characteristics.

• Product release in several sizes. The brushes can be used without or with an attachment handle, depending on the size of the hands.
• Possibility to use in combination with the brand's dental floss, brushes and pastes.
• Convenient design. In between uses, the brush is stored in a special case.
• Massage effect. It allows you to strengthen the gums, improve blood circulation in the tissues.
• Combating bad breath... The brush is capable of cleaning where the brush or thread cannot cope with the task.
• Security... The brushes have bristles developed using Tri-Proxy technology, which are gentle on the enamel.
• Focused on cleaning molars and anterior teeth. With significant intervals, the absence of a part of the premolars, you can take care of the entire oral cavity.
• Triangular cross section... It perfectly matches the shape of the interdental spaces.
• Prevention of the development of caries, periodontitis. Brushes give impressive results with regular use.
• Effectively removes coffee and tobacco plaque... It often accumulates in the interdental spaces, depriving the smile of aesthetics.

Also, Colgate Total toothbrushes are convenient to use in public places, but they are only suitable for people with rather large interdental spaces. In combination with bracket systems, they are not very convenient to use, but when wearing retainers (arches installed inside the dentition), such an instrument is very convenient.

Tooth brushes are produced by Colgate in 2 sets at once.

1. Red, 2 mm in diameter... Brushes for people with small interdental space. It is a compact kit designed to provide ease of use when traveling or at home. The narrow head does not cause discomfort during use.
2. Colored, in sizes 2, 4 and 5 mm. This set is suitable for people with different sizes of interdental spaces. It allows you to thoroughly care for the oral cavity, even in cases where individual teeth are located at different distances or are completely absent.

All Colgate dental brushes come with an ergonomically shaped handle case.

Colgate Brushes are sold in a kit sufficient for 30 days of use. The manufacturer recommends replacing them at least once every 7-10 days. It is important to follow the recommendations for use.

1. Brush your teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste, use floss if necessary.
2. Select an accessory, install it on the supplied holder.
3. Place the brush head against the arch. It is important to maintain an angle of 90 degrees relative to the anterior surface of the enamel.
4. Insert the tip of the brush into the gap between the teeth. The tip should be inside the mouth, go right through.
5. Clean by moving the handle back and forth. This is the right use case. When moving in a circle, there is a higher chance of injury to the gum.
6. Repeat the steps along the entire length of the dentition; if necessary, you can change the tip. The average processing time for one tooth is no more than 2 minutes.
7. Finish the procedure with water or rinse aid.

If there are orthodontic structures in the oral cavity, it is imperative to start cleaning with a brush with their processing. At the end of the procedure, you can move on to the gaps between the teeth. It is important to remember that Colgate Total brushes are not suitable for metal braces - their bristles are not stiff enough. But they are quite compatible with bridges, prostheses, retainers.

In order to make the use of the brush comfortable and safe, it is enough to simply take into account the recommendations of the doctors.

1. Don't forget about sanitation. Each new brush must be treated with an antiseptic solution. And you can also use boiling or sterilization.
2. Change attachments regularly. They are not designed for long-term use. The brush can be used for a maximum of 10 days.
3. Carry out cleaning without additional abrasives. It is not recommended to use paste or powder products with such accessories.
4. Do not be afraid of bleeding gums... It can be observed in the first 3 days of use. If the discomfort lasts 4 days or more, accompanied by swelling and pain, you should contact your dentist for additional advice.
5. Observe the direction of travel... Attempts to move the head up and down while brushing can lead to destruction of the enamel at the edges of the teeth.

When using dental brushes, it is important to treat the head with an antiseptic solution each time after use, and then place the accessory in the case. Compliance with all recommendations will make the effect of the procedure pronounced, will increase the level of oral hygiene. Brushes fight well with tartar deposits, prevent the development of caries.