Interdens, or medicated toothpicks, in pack

Maker
1. J.L. Brown & Co.
2. Martindales
Description
Used to massage gum between teeth. Wood tapers to point, which in cross-section is wedged-shaped to fit in inter-dental gap.

Object detail

Maker
Medium
wood, cardboard, ink, paper
Measurements
5.0 x 5.0 x 2.5 cm (pack)
Accession Number
HFA2369
Credit Line
Gift of Dr R Martin
Object Type
instruments/dental instruments
Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum Category
Dental Mechanics
Museum
Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum

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