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  "schema": "vedokrok.public-item.v1",
  "release_id": "MHC-RPUB-20260920-75ad787a",
  "url": "/knowledge/choose-a-gentle-way-to-clean-the-spaces-your-brush-misses",
  "id": "MHC-D-RESEARCH-1051",
  "version": "0.1.0",
  "title": "Choose a gentle way to clean the spaces your brush misses",
  "summary": "The correct tool is the one that fits, not the one you can force through.",
  "kind": "checklist",
  "body": "Use floss or a suitably sized interdental brush to clean between teeth. Ask a dentist or hygienist to help choose and demonstrate the method for your spaces. The task is careful cleaning, not proving determination with pressure.",
  "limits": [
    "Do not improvise around painful areas, dental work or devices. Brushing and between-teeth cleaning complement each other; one is not a complete replacement for the other."
  ],
  "topics": [
    "life-04-prevention"
  ],
  "intents": [],
  "source_ids": [
    "RS-CEBF2C8F82763F30"
  ],
  "evidence": [
    {
      "claim": "NHS guidance includes cleaning between teeth with floss or an appropriately sized interdental brush, using a gentle technique.",
      "source_id": "RS-CEBF2C8F82763F30",
      "role": "supports",
      "note": "The suitable tool depends on the spaces and dental condition; forcing a tool through is not the intended technique.",
      "locator": "Floss and interdental brushes"
    }
  ],
  "use_when": [
    "You are reviewing how to clean between teeth."
  ],
  "avoid_when": [
    "Do not improvise around painful areas, dental work or devices. Brushing and between-teeth cleaning complement each other; one is not a complete replacement for the other."
  ],
  "example": "Different spaces may need different suitable brush sizes; a tight gap is not a reason to push a large brush harder.",
  "check": "You can clean the intended spaces with controlled movement and know which areas need professional advice.",
  "checklist": [
    "Choose a tool that fits the space and your dexterity needs.",
    "Use the demonstrated gentle technique rather than snapping or forcing it.",
    "Bring persistent bleeding, pain or difficulty to a dental professional."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "id": "RS-CEBF2C8F82763F30",
      "title": "How to keep your teeth clean",
      "url": "https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/how-to-keep-your-teeth-clean/"
    }
  ],
  "relations": [],
  "collections": [
    {
      "id": "RC-07450D8B730573D3",
      "title": "Protect health through ordinary care and clear information",
      "url": "/collections/protect-health-through-ordinary-care-and-clear-information"
    }
  ]
}