Interdental
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Interdental is an adjective meaning Pertaining to the space between the teeth.
Meaning
Pertaining to the space between the teeth.
More Meanings
- (phonetics) Pronounced with the tongue between the top and bottom teeth.
- (phonetics) A speech sound pronounced with the tongue between the top and bottom teeth.
- (dentistry) A small toothbrush for cleaning in between adjacent teeth.
Example Sentences
It is recommended to use an interdental brush, or dental floss, to clean between the teeth.
After he was struck by lightning, Melnyk suffered chronic problems with his teeth, despite brushing and flossing and using interdentals and even a Water Pic.
Word Forms
- interdentals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intradental, interproximal, intertooth, interdenticle, infradental, interdenticular.
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