{"id":62543,"date":"2020-06-22T07:25:33","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T06:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growingsmiles.co.uk\/?p=62543"},"modified":"2024-06-12T09:28:17","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T08:28:17","slug":"your-single-tufted-friend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growingsmiles.co.uk\/your-single-tufted-friend\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Single Tufted Friend"},"content":{"rendered":"
Single tufted brush? That well known song reminds us that \u2018we get by with a little help from our friends\u2019 but do you have a single tufted one? If not, the chances are you could do with one!<\/p>
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.<\/p>
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?<\/p>
Solo brushing is a \u2018thing\u2019! 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 \u2013 great for your oral and mental health and well being! Find out how to here.<\/a><\/p> The following are examples of where you may find a single-tufted brush useful.<\/p> How to use? <\/p> 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<\/a> or Gengigel<\/a> .<\/p> 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 else\u2019s brushes. <\/p> As you can see there are various uses for a single tufted brush and what\u2019s even better? They won\u2019t break the bank! To view the Growing Smiles range of brushes click here<\/a>. You never know, it could be the new friend you (and your mouth) have been waiting for!<\/p>