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
ˌin-tər-ˈden-tᵊl-ē How to pronounce interdental (audio)
adverb

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Floss daily or use an interdental (between-the-teeth) cleaner to remove plaque and persistent food particles from between your teeth and around your dental work. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025 Clean between your teeth with floss or an interdental brush (picks with bristles sold for that purpose) each day. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025

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circa 1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of interdental was circa 1874

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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
-ᵊl-ē How to pronounce interdental (audio)
adverb
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