The use of the toothbrush does not remove the plaque at interproximal since these spaces are difficult to access. Before using any tool to clean interproximal, interproximal spaces we must distinguish between open and closed to select the appropriate cleaning mechanisms on each occasion.

The tape or floss and interproximal brushes are adapted to any kind of separation.
Interproximal spaces closed are those in which there is little separation between the teeth. In these situations, the use of silks or ribbons dental interdental remove plaque under the gum line, thus preventing caries and periodontal disease.

Open interproximal spaces, can be caused by lack of a tooth, an exaggerated separation of the teeth, among other reasons. For them there is a solution. Interproximal brushes can effectively clean these areas, helping to protect against caries and periodontal disease.