A number of studies support the benefits of using Interdental Brushes

1. Comparison between manual and mechanical methods of interproximal hygiene. Schmage P, Platzer U, Nergiz I. Quintessence International Volume 30, Number 8,1999.

2. A Comparison of the Efficacy and Ease of Use of Dental Floss and Interproximal Brushes in a Randomised Split Mouth Trial Incorporating an Assessment of Subgingival Plaque. Noorlin I, Watts TL. Oral Health Prev Dent 2007; 5: 13-18.

3. The efficacy of interdental brushes on plaque and parameters of periodontal inflammation: a systematic review. Slot DE, Van der Weijden FA. Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Dörfer CE. Clinic for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, Christian-Albrechts-Universität, Kiel, Germany Int J Dent Hygiene 6, 2008; 253–264.

4. Interproximal tooth morphology and its effect on plaque removal. Smukler H, Nager MC, Tolmie PC. Quintessence Int 1989:20:249-255.

5. The Role of Dental Plaque Biofilm in Oral Health. Gurenlian JR. American Dental Hygienists' Association | March 2012http://www.cdeworld.com/courses/0009.

6. Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 13 Aug. 2012. Web. 15 Sept. 2013.