Combined flosser and interproximal brush device

A combined floss threader and interproximal brush device comprising:

• an interproximal brush having a core and a plurality of bristles extending from the core, where the interproximal brush has a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the interproximal brush defines a terminal distal end of the device;
• a handle having a first end coupled to the proximal end of the interproximal brush;
• a floss threader having a linear portion and a loop, where a distal end of the linear portion is-connected to an opposing second end of the handle, and the loop defines the proximal end of the floss threader;
• and
• a pointed extension affixed to and extending proximally from the loop, wherein the pointed extension and loop are configured to be inserted in a gap between adjacent teeth;
• wherein the linear portion and the loop are constructed from a central metal wire surrounded by a coating of plastic.

A method of flossing a gap between teeth, comprising:

• providing a combined floss threader and interproximal brush device, wherein the combined floss threader and interproximal brush device comprises:
• an interproximal brush having a core and a plurality of bristles extending from the core, where the interproximal brush has a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the interproximal brush defines a terminal distal end of the device;
• a handle having a first end coupled to the proximal end of the interproximal brush;
• a floss threader having a linear portion and a loop, where a distal end of the linear portion is-connected to an opposing second end of the handle, and the loop defines the proximal end of the floss threader;
• and a pointed extension affixed to and extending proximally from the loop;
• wherein the interproximal brush is angled with respect to an axis extending through the floss threader and wherein the linear portion and the loop—are constructed from a central metal wire-surrounded by a coating of plastic;
• looping a length of dental floss or dental tape through the loop of the floss threader;
• inserting the pointed extension and loop of the floss threader into a gap between teeth and below an orthodontic or prosthodontic component;
• flossing the gap with the length of dental floss or dental tape;
• removing the floss threader;
• and
• cleaning the gap in the teeth with the interproximal brush.

A method of cleaning a gap between teeth, comprising:

• providing a combined floss threader and interproximal brush device, wherein the combined floss threader and interproximal brush device comprises:
• an interproximal brush having a core and a plurality of bristles extending from the core, where the interproximal brush has a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the interproximal brush defines a terminal distal end of the device;
• a connector having one end thereof coupled to the proximal end of the interproximal brush;
• and a floss threader having a linear portion and a loop, where a distal end of the linear portion is connected to an opposing end of the connector, and the loop defines the proximal end of the floss threader wherein the interproximal brush is angled with respect to an axis extending through the floss threader and wherein the linear portion and the loop are constructed from a central metal wire surrounded by a coating of plastic
• passing the floss threader, without floss, through a gap between teeth, and
• pulling the device through the gap such that the interproximal brush passes through the gap.