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adjective
in·ter·den·tal
ˌin-tər-ˈden-tᵊl 
1
: situated or intended for use between the teeth
2
: formed with the tip of the tongue between the upper and lower front teeth
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These brushes also come with a smaller, interdental brush for wire cleaning--an important step in braces hygiene.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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“Interdental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interdental. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.
Medical Definition
interdental
adjective
in·ter·den·tal
ˌint-ər-ˈdent-ᵊl
: situated or intended for use between the teeth
floss the interdental spaces
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