For interdental brushes to be effective, you need to make sure to pick the right size though, says dentist Stefan Zimmer. If ...

“Interdental brushes should not be used neither under direct toothpaste application nor without rinsing immediately after brushing, since remaining abrasives of the toothpaste in the saliva may lead ...

We are talking about flossing, using an interdental brush or pick, or using a WaterPik. I really want to be clear about this because what I do is not what the American dental societies recommend.

Interdental brushes perform the same function as floss, so if you’re not a fan of flossing, use these brushes instead to ensure the spaces between your teeth are clean. — dpa.

Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes using a fluoride toothpaste. Clean between your teeth daily using floss, an interdental brush, or a water flosser.

If you feel the need to pick, he recommended cleaning between the teeth with interdental brushes. They’re safe and effective — perhaps even more effective than floss, he said.