Dr Reddy'S Clohex Interdantal Brush (Ws)

Medical Description of product: Clohex Interdental Brushes are available in 2 types-

1. WS (Wide Space)

• It is used for cleaning of big spaces
• Available as pack of 6 pieces used for 6 weeks i.e. one brush for 1 week
• For identification WS is coded as blue colour

2. NS (Narrow Space)

Uses: Clohex interdental brush is used for effective Interdental plaque control which is an ideal companion to daily brushing. Clohex Interdental Brushes are suitable for people who have spacing between their teeth. Following are the conditions where Clohex Interdental Brush can be used.

1. Orthodontic treatment and fixed braces
2. Gum Diseases & Periodontitis
3. Tooth decay
4. Food Lodgement
5. Edentulous gaps
6. Diastema
7. Implants & fixed prostheses
8. Furcal areas
9. Halitosis

Mode of Action: Clohex interdental brushes are an advanced cleaning technique for Interdental spaces that bridges the gap between normal brushing and flossing. To clean the all small gaps and spaces between teeth special Clohex Interdental Brushes can be used.

1. In orthodontic patients malposition teeth requires braces whether its due to lack of space or having spaces in between and hence in order to clean entrapped food specialized dental cleaning tools orthodontic brush and interdental brush can be used.
2. Due to inflammation gums get swollen and because of which interdental space is increased because of which food is trapped and hence interdental brush can be used.
3. For food lodgement and food particles stuck in between teeth interdental brush can be used to clean it.
4. Underlying bone loss associated with periodontitis causes development of pocket like the area where food gets accumulated which can be easily cleaned by interdental brush.

Contraindication:

• Not to be forced in between teeth with insufficient spaces
• Do not use if the interdental brush wire is bent, buckled, distorted or bristles deteriorate.

Side effects: NA

Directions for use:

STEP 1- Rinse the Interdental brush before every use which is essential to maintain good oral hygiene

STEP 2- Enter the Interdental brush at an angle from the end of gums between the teeth

STEP 3- After an optimum mechanical insertion and angular push, the brush reaches the entire Interdental spaces

STEP 4- Use in and out with gentle motion without toothpaste for better removal of food lodgements without harming the gums

STEP 5- Rinse the mouth and clean Interdental brush for next use

STEP 6- It is advisable to use Interdental brush twice a day for better results

Interaction- NA

Storage & Disposal: Store it in a dry, clean place. Replace the Interdental brush weekly.

Overdose: NA

Missed Dose: NA.

Precautions and Warnings: NA

Other general warnings:

1. Never force in tight spaces or bend the wire to avoid bleeding.
2. Be careful when using it in periodontal healthy individuals since it may cause trauma at healthy sites if used inappropriately.
3. Some temporary bleeding is expected when used in inflamed gums. However, contact your dentist if bleeding persists.