Thermoseal Proxa WS is an interdental brush from ICPA for the wider gaps between teeth. A normal toothbrush skims the front and back. Food and plaque still sit in the spaces a brush head cannot enter. The WS head is sized for those broader gaps, including around crowns, bridges, braces, and implants. A plastic-coated wire lets it slide in and out, and a rubber grip keeps the handle from slipping. Each pack has 5 brushes. Use a gentle in-and-out stroke. Do not twist, and do not force it into a tight gap.
Key Information
Interdental brush for wide spaces between teeth
WS means Wide Space (NS is the narrow-space pack)
Plastic-coated wire and rubber-grip handle
Cleans around crowns, bridges, braces, and implants
Pack of 5 brushes
Oral hygiene tool, not a medicine
From ICPA Health Products
Key Ingredient
Interdental brush with plastic-coated wire and cleaning bristles (no drug salt)
Key Benefits
Reaches plaque a regular toothbrush misses
Suits wider gaps between teeth
Helps clean around bridges, braces and implants
Coated wire moves more smoothly in and out
Rubber grip lowers the chance of a slip
Fresh brush in the pack for each week of use
How Does It Work?
The small bristled head passes through the gap and sweeps the side walls of the teeth where a normal brush cannot reach. Plaque and leftover food come out with the in-and-out strokes. The plastic coat on the wire protects the tooth surface as it slides. It does not replace brushing or floss advice from your dentist. It adds a step between the teeth.
Directions For Use
Pick WS only if the gap is wide enough. Use NS for tight gaps.
Insert the brush gently. Never force it.
Start at the back teeth, on the outer side.
Move it in and out a few times in each space. Do not twist.
Repeat from the inner side where the gap allows.
Rinse your mouth, then brush with your regular toothbrush.
Wash the interdental brush after use.
Replace it every week, or sooner if the bristles bend.
Safety Information
Do not push the brush into a space that is too small. That can cut the gum.
Stop if you see bleeding that does not settle, and ask your dentist.
Ask your dentist which size fits if you have gum disease, implants, or braces.
This brush does not treat toothache, infection, or cavities.
Keep the pack away from small children. The wire tip can injure if chewed.
Store it clean and dry. Do not share your brush with anyone.
One brush is for about a week of use, not for months.
Possible Side Effects
Mild gum soreness if the size is too big
Slight bleeding the first few times if gums are already puffy
Wire bend if the brush is forced
Rare nick to the gum from a twist or a jab
FAQs
Q1. What is Thermoseal Proxa WS used for?
Ans. It cleans the wider spaces between teeth that a normal toothbrush misses. It also helps around crowns, bridges, braces, and implants.
Q2. How is WS different from NS?
Ans. WS is the wide-space brush. NS is the narrow-space brush. If the head does not slip in easily, you need the smaller NS, not more force.
Q3. Should I twist the brush between my teeth?
Ans. No. Use short in-and-out strokes only. Twisting can scrape the gum and bend the wire. If it will not enter, stop.
Q4. How often should I change the brush?
Ans. ICPA advises a new brush every week. Change it sooner if the bristles splay or the wire looks bent. Each pack holds five brushes.
Q5. Can this replace my regular toothbrush?
Ans. No. Use Proxa WS for the gaps, then brush your teeth as usual. It does not clean the flat surfaces a toothbrush is meant for.
Q6. What if my gums bleed when I use it?
Ans. A little pink the first days can happen if plaque has irritated the gum. Bleeding that continues, or pain, needs a dentist. Do not keep forcing the brush.
