How to Use an End-Tufted Brush

The end-tufted brush, also called a single-tuft brush, picks up where your toothbrush leaves off. Mounted on an ordinary toothbrush handle, the bristles of the end-tufted brush are fewer than in a standard toothbrush, which gives it the ability to fit into tight spaces. As a floss alternative, the angle and formation of the end-tufted brush makes it an optimum-cleaning tool for anyone who has orthodontic appliances, implants, crowns, wisdom teeth or bridgework and has difficulty cleaning in between their teeth.

Things You'll Need

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste

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Instructions

• 1

  Brush your teeth with your usual toothbrush and toothpaste just as you normally would. Rinse your mouth with water to remove toothpaste and loose particles from your teeth.

• 2

  Insert the end-tufted brush into your mouth after rinsing. Slide the bristles of the end-tufted brush into the space between each tooth and give the handle a jiggle. The jiggling will loosen food particles stuck between your teeth.

• 3

  Hold the end-tufted brush so that the tips of the bristles are horizontal to your gum line and spread open. Use a downward sweeping motion to direct loose food particles away from your gums.

• 4

  Slide the end-tufted brush in between your teeth and orthodontic appliances, bristles wide open. Agitate the brush handle back and forth to loosen food particles.

• 5

  Guide the end-tufted brush bristles over hard-to-reach wisdom teeth and molars. Press the bristles against the teeth to spread them open and use a rotating motion to clean.

• 6

  Clean the areas of your mouth where implants meet your gum line using the spread bristles of the end-tufted brush. Use circular motions to remove trapped food particles.

• 7

  Rinse the end-tufted brush with water after use. Rinse your mouth with water after brushing with the end-tufted brush to remove debris.