What do systematic reviews say?

Interdental brushing plus toothbrushing vs Flossing plus toothbrushing

Interdental brushing plus toothbrushing may leads to lower gingivitis (gingival index) compared with flossing plus toothbrushing (low certainty).

• Home use of interdental cleaning devices, in addition to toothbrushing, for preventing and controlling periodontal… 2019 · Cochrane All outcomes

  4 to 6 weeks
  SMD -0.40 [-0.70, -0.11]
  3 studies · 183 participants
  Low