1. relating to or located in the space between adjacent teeth
Usage: dental/medical term

Examples

• The dentist used floss to clean the interproximal areas between my teeth.
• Interproximal decay can develop if food particles are not removed regularly.
• Good oral hygiene includes brushing and flossing to maintain healthy interproximal spaces.
• The interproximal papilla is the gum tissue that fills the space between teeth.
• X-rays help dentists detect cavities in interproximal regions that are difficult to see.