Interdental brushes, the basics of oral care

I had braces when I was young, and I realized there was a huge difference between using interdental brushes and not using them. When I wasn't using them, my gums would swell, bleed, and hurt very frequently. I asked my dentist about it, and they told me I needed to use them. Since I started using them, the swelling, bleeding, and throbbing pain completely disappeared, and I realized how great interdental brushes are! Even after my braces were finished, I have a retainer on the inside of my teeth, so I find dental floss uncomfortable and can't use it often. That is why I am still using interdental brushes! I feel like I bleed every time I use the thicker ones, so I use the thinnest and finest size 0-1. Also, when choosing an interdental brush, I found it inconvenient to carry around when going out or traveling if it didn't have a cap. So, I am currently using Oral-B interdental brushes because they come with a cap and have thin bristles, making them easy to use. If you haven't tried using interdental brushes yet, you should definitely give them a try!