摘要 |
The invention relates to a method for cleaning teeth by drawing at least one cleaning thread in a reciprocating movement along teeth, at least one end of wich cleaning thread is fastened to an elongate handling member, the other e nd of the thread is grasped with the hand, and the cleaning thread at least partially encircles the teeth during the movement. Thorough cleaning is here by possible, so that the risk of tooth decay and/or gum disorders is avoided. T he invention also relates to a device for cleaning teeth, comprising at least o ne elongate handling member with at least one opening formed close to an end of the member for passage of a cleaning thread, wherein the end of the member comprising the opening is adapted such that gums around the teeth are hereby not adversely affected. The device can be provided with means for holding th e end of the handling member located opposite the opening, for instance in the form of a handle. The invention also relates to a handle for use in such a device.
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