An apparatus 100 for interdental cleaning comprising an inner support 101 and covering means 102 enclosing at least a section of the inner support and having a substantially triangular external cross section. Preferably the inner support is formed of a material with a greater rigidity than the covering (for example a plastic support with a silicone covering). Preferably either or both of the core have a taper along their cross section. Preferably the support has a triangular, circular, square, or star (e.g. a three-pointed star) shape. Preferably the apparatus comprises projections 603. Preferably the covering encloses the distal end of the support. The apparatus may be an interdental brush or cleaner or a toothpick. Also claimed is a method of manufacture of said apparatus using injection moulding. In use the stiffer core and softer covering enter the gaps between teeth to remove detritus and plaque.
