How to Talk to Patients about Interdental Brushes by Curaprox
Remember a few years ago when this news article/segment came out? I feel like whenever anything dental comes on the news or goes virtual, the next few months include so many questions from my patients about it. This news piece was no different. I would have a patient pretty much every hour ask if it was true and if they should follow that advice. Or, someone would come in and be very excited to call us out in dentistry “Hey- what you’ve been saying is totally not true” was a line I heard more than once.
After a few days, it definitely got tiring. However, looking back, it was actually nice to bring up the conversation of flossing and if it is actually working for many of my patient population. And the answer was really no. If they cannot do the proper technique, then really is flossing doing much for them? If they have larger embrasure spaces and they’re using a very very fine floss, is using that material actually removing much biofilm? Probably not. So luckily, we were able to turn those conversations into great home care recommendations that were actually tailored to them, like using an interdental brush from Curaprox.
When it comes to introducing interproximal brushes, when is a great time to talk about it? If patients aren’t bringing up flossing, when can we introduce it in their hygiene visit?
Start talking about it from the start. See a larger space while taking radiographs? You could mention it right then and ask if that area traps bacteria or food.
During periodontal assessments, like probing. If they have areas that are bleeding more than others, let them know and ask a follow up question on what they do for home care in that specific area.
When going to get the dentist for the exam. While the patient is waiting for the dental exam, have the patient try out and practice their custom fit Curapraox interdental brush.
To learn more and see the Curaprox IDB System in action and how you can work it into your dental hygiene day, watch this video:
Have you been talking about interproximal brushes, especially ones custom tailored to your patients?
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