Patent ID: 7806125

Claim:
An inter-dental device comprising: a handle; a stem disposed on the handle, at least a portion of the stem being suitable for insertion into an area between two teeth, the stem having a tapered tip, the tip having a first helical groove therein extending from a first distal point towards the handle at least one complete turn to a first juncture point, the stem having a first helical flange projecting outward therefrom, the first helical flange extending away from the handle from a first proximal point towards the tip and terminating at the first juncture point where the first helical groove begins such that the first helical groove and the first helical flange are not intertwined and form a first continuous single helix, the first helical flange tapering towards the tip; whereby the area between the teeth may be cleaned by insertion of at least a portion of the device between the teeth.