摘要 |
A dental hygiene device for interstitial or interproximal cleaning comprises a handle (20) having spaced arms (21, 22) and a reusable monofilament (23), which replaces the normal dental floss, stretched across the arms (21, 22). The monofilament (23) may be hollow, have elastomeric properties and/or deliver therapeutic agents to the teeth. The tool may be build into the handle (31) of a toothbrush, with a filament fixed in place for example by integral moulding, or detachably fixed in position. Several embodiments are disclosed, in one example the spaced arms may be movably hinged together. |