interdental

adjective

in·​ter·​den·​tal ˌin-tər-ˈden-tᵊl How to pronounce interdental (audio)
1
: situated or intended for use between the teeth
2
: formed with the tip of the tongue between the upper and lower front teeth
interdentally adverb

Examples of interdental in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These brushes also come with a smaller, interdental brush for wire cleaning--an important step in braces hygiene. Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2023 In 2017, Waterpik became the first-ever interdental cleaner brand to gain a seal of approval from the ADA for the product’s ability to help remove up to 99 percent of plaque. Nicole Saunders, NBC News, 14 Oct. 2020

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of interdental was circa 1874

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“Interdental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interdental. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

interdental

adjective
in·​ter·​den·​tal ˌint-ər-ˈdent-ᵊl How to pronounce interdental (audio)
: situated or intended for use between the teeth
floss the interdental spaces
interdentally adverb
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