interdental

[in-ter-den-tl]

adjective

1. between teeth.

2. Phonetics.,  articulated with the tip of the tongue between the upper and lower front teeth, as the fricatives (th̸) and (th) of thy and thigh.

interdental

/ ˌɪntəˈdɛntəl /

adjective

1. situated between teeth

2. phonetics (of a consonant) pronounced with the tip of the tongue lying between the upper and lower front teeth, as for the th sounds in English thin and then

Other Word Forms

• interdentally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of interdental¹

First recorded in 1870–75; inter- + dental

Example Sentences

Of course, no one likes flossing, but Dr Sharma says using interdental brushes, particularly rubber ones, can make it easier and less painful.

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If you have yet to make it a habit, pick up some interdental brushes, which are easier to use than string floss.

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Interdental cleaning is especially important if you have a history of gum disease.

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Interdental brushes, floss picks, or floss holders may help you navigate more easily.

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“The French have a very different ‘T.’ It’s a very interdental ‘T.’

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