Orthodontic toothbrushes are classified according to the application and the spaces between the teeth for which they are used. These toothbrushes are designed in different shapes, curved and round, and are selected and used according to the needs of the patient.
The curved toothbrush can easily clean hard-to-reach areas, such as the spaces between the back teeth. A round toothbrush, like a curved toothbrush, can easily clean hard-to-reach interdental spaces and is also suitable for brushing wires and brackets. A wire toothbrush has a function very similar to dental floss and can be used to clean spaces between teeth, wires, and brackets. The choice of each of these brushes rests with the patient’s orthodontist and is chosen according to the shape of the teeth and jaw.
