The areas of use and correct use of a single tufted tooth brush

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21 November

For thorough and all-round oral hygiene a number of other oral care tools are required beyond a simple toothbrush. Such tools include a dental floss, interdental brush and a single-tufted brush.

The single-tufted brush is a tooth brush with a small round head in which the round-ended plastic bristles are closely knit in a tuft.

A single-tufted tooth brush can be used to clean various surfaces such as those of:

• free-end teeth

• free-standing teeth

• cemented orthodontic devices (dental braces)

• implants

• crowns and bridges

The thorough cleaning of the rearmost free-end teeth is a difficult task with neither a conventional nor an electric brush capable of adequately performing it, as a result of which these teeth are frequently affected by caries. These difficult-to-access areas are best cleaned by a single tufted brush. The same applies to free-standing teeth. The conventional cleaning of one such tooth with one or several adjacent teeth missing will never be quite perfect. The gums around the tooth will be inflamed, swollen and red. If the adjacent tooth was removed several years ago, the tooth may tilt, rendering effective and thorough cleaning even more of an ordeal. Obviously, replacement teeth are required to deal with the issue in the long run. But until such time as replacement teeth are ready, a single tufted brush can efficiently clean a free-standing tooth with its strong bristles and thereby reduce the inflammation and swelling of the gums. With tilted teeth thorough cleaning is all the more important as irregular tooth surfaces are more prone to caries.

Thoroughly cleaning free-end teeth is a challenging task that can easily be done, however, with a single-tufted brush

Wearers of fixed orthodontic devices should pay special attention to tooth care since the orthodontic devices cemented to the surface of teeth (whether cemented on the interior or outer surface) promote the pile-up of dental plaque (bacterial film). Bacteria attaching to the teeth feed on sugars consumed in the course of meals and release acids while decomposing them, weakening the dental enamel and triggering the process of caries. With the orthodontic treatment finished, for healthy and not only regularly aligned teeth, it is advisable complement oral care routines with the use of a single-tufted brush (after brushing with a conventional one) with which we can reach under the device to remove food remains and deposits attaching to the orthodontic device.

Following the installation of an implant a single-tufted brush will stand in good stead whether used for a single implant supporting a free-standing replacement tooth, or the anchorage of a multi-unit bridge or a full denture. Remember that the long-term success of implants and replacement teeth borne by them depends more often than not on efficient and thorough home cleaning. If dental plaque deposits are not removed from our teeth on a daily basis, the bacterial film promotes the formation of tartar and the inflammation of the gums, which may lead to bone resorption, periimplantitis, and eventually the loosening and loss of the implant.

If you only have a single implant-borne crown, then first brush with a conventional brush for at least two minutes, then clean the lateral and occlusal surface of the free-standing crown with a single-tufted brush and an interdental brush.

With a multiple implant-borne fixed tooth restoration, a single-tufted brush is again the best suited tool to tackle food remains stuck underneath the bridge and bacteria which may give rise to an inflammation around the implants or foul breath.

If the implants serve to retain removable dentures, the implants should be cleaned one by one. If a bar also attaches to them, then the bar and its underside can be thoroughly cleaned with a single tufted brush.

Regular dental check-ups with dental implants are all-important.

Cleaning crowns and bridges cemented to natural abutment teeth also require special tools. Plaque depositing underneath bridges and crowns and bacteria give rise the inflammation of the gums and dental caries. With crowns cemented on individually, cleaning is a bit easier. Following the 2+ minute-long daily brush, the tooth necks (the interface of the tooth and the crown) should be cleaned with a single-tufted brush and the interdental spaces with a dental a floss and an interdental brush. With bridges, the cleaning process is identical with the above, complemented with the cleaning of spaces underneath pontics (bridge units) (edentulous sites with no natural teeth underneath). Food remains sticking underneath pontics may cause inflammation and foul breath. These surfaces can be cleaned both with a single-tufted brush or Superfloss.

The correct use of a single-tufted brush

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The efficient cleaning of the gum edges with a single-tufted brush

Single-tufted brushes need no tooth paste, they may also be used dry.

1. Gently press the brush against the teeth such that the bristles lean slightly apart.

2. Guide the tooth brush to the gum edge.

3. With rapid resonating movements, clean the edges of the dental braces, crown edges or spaces near the gum where most unwanted plaque and bacteria deposit.

4. Cleaning should be performed with circular movements with the bristles proceeding along the gum line.

The demonstration of the correct use of a single-tufted brush (source: internet)

In mastering the correct technique feel free to seek the help of our colleagues who will be more than happy to assist you.

Single tufted brush? That well known song reminds us that we get by with a little help from our friends but do you have a single tufted one? If not, the chances are you could do with one!

Single tufted toothbrushes are incredibly useful cleaning tools to use ALONGSIDE your usual toothbrush and interdental cleaning aids (e.g. floss, interdental brushes, water flosser). These little ninjas are perfect for cleaning those areas in the mouth that are hard to reach.

These brushes are perfect if you have a gag reflex or limited opening of your mouth. Some can be adapted to create the correct angle of the handle by running under hot water and gently bending. Why not have a number of them to reach different parts of your mouth?

Solo brushing is a thing! This is when you use a single tufted brush to clean your whole mouth. Refine the technique for solo brushing and practise some mindfulness while you clean great for your oral and mental health and well being! Find out how to here.

The following are examples of where you may find a single-tufted brush useful.

• Behind lower front teeth. This is a notoriously difficult area to clean well (which is why your hygienist may say that you have a build-up of calculus (tartar-hardened plaque), in this area which then requires scaling i.e. the calculus build-up to be scraped off). The size and angle of a single tufted brush makes it ideal to reach this area and clean more effectively.

• Around orthodontic appliances (braces). If you have or have had braces, you will be aware that it can be tricky to clean your teeth around the brackets etc. A single tufted brush is the perfect size to reach in and around the nooks and crannies created by an orthodontic appliance to ensure optimum oral hygiene. Also great around fixed orthodontic retainers ( that fiddly wire that holds the space between teeth together!)

• Implants attachments for over dentures. Remove the denture and you have a pop up from the gum super care required around the gum line to keep these clean and healthy  they are the foundations that stabilise and anchor your teeth.

• Cleaning into gum pockets. Use the CTS Superslim  to brush root surfaces under the gum line. There is evidence that this can be very effective at controlling plaque biofilm in periodontal (gum) pockets. Practise using your superslim friend, perfection always requires we go the extra mile!

• Lone standing teeth that one tooth that sits on its lonesome? It can be hard to reach all surfaces with your toothbrush your single tufted friend can!

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• Along the gum line for great gum health use a solo technique and be mindful.

• Brushing childrens erupting teeth often fiddly with a small mouth on a wriggly child. A single tuft brush can make it easier and gentle on partly erupted teeth.

• Crowded and crooked teeth where a tooth sitting a little  at angle  often these pick up stain quickly as they are easily missed with your toothbrush  get your single tufted friend on the job!

How to use? 

We recommend you use dry. You can place a little toothpaste on the back of your (clean) hand to dip bristles into, or use mouth wash or, if gum problems try PerioPlus gel or Gengigel .

Direct the tip (tuft) into the space between teeth and then trace the gum line with the bristles directed just under the gum margin. Use a small circular movement with little pulses of gentle pressure in between teeth towards gum crevice, and a gentle sweeping  movement along the gum line at the neck of the teeth (see solo brushing above). Rinse as necessary during use and reapply paste etc as required. Rinse brush well after use (nip the bristles together to help keep its shape) and store upright out of contact with someone elses brushes.  

As you can see there are various uses for a single tufted brush and whats even better? They wont break the bank! To view the Growing Smiles range of brushes click here. You never know, it could be the new friend you (and your mouth) have been waiting for!

Download our guide to solo toothbrushing here.

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