TePe Interdental Brush, Original, Green, 0.8 mm/ISO 5, 8pcs, plaque removal, efficient clean between the teeth, tooth floss, for narrow gaps

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The best time to clean between your teeth is in the evening. This way, you know that there is no food left between your teeth while you sleep (a common cause of bad morning breath). However, if the morning suits you better, the important thing is that you're doing it at least once a day. Should you use interdental brushes before or after brushing? You should use your interdental brush to clean between teeth in this way once a day, while still brushing in the normal way twice a day. See our teeth-brushing guide for more about how to brush your teeth properly. Interdental brushes are small brushes specifically designed to clean between your teeth. Interdental brushes can be used as an alternative to flossing. There are some studies that show that daily interdental brushing is more effective than daily flossing at removing plaque. Can you recycle interdental brushes?

Unless advised by your dentist, you shouldn't use toothpaste with an interdental brush. However, you can buy special gels which are suitable for interproximal application, like TePe Gingival Gel. This contains antiseptic chlorhexidine and fluoride to offer extra protection. The best interdental brush brands in the UK The average interdental brush can last anywhere from 3 days to a few weeks, depending on use and how hard it is working. What are interdental brushes made of? Choose a long-handled interdental brush with an angled head, like the TePe Angle Interdental Brush. Most interdental brushes, like the TePe brand, are made from plastic. The handle is polypropylene and the brush is a mix of different plastics.

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A completely different option would be to invest in a water flosser, an electronic device which shoots a high-powered jet of water to clean between the teeth (think of it like an electric interdental brush). Are they as effective as manual interdental brushing or flossing? Perhaps not quite, but the big brands like Philips and Oral-B are improving their technology all the time. An added bonus is that they are much less fiddly to use, so you're more likely to keep up daily use.

Just like your toothbrush, interdental brushes can be used every time you clean your teeth until they start to wear out. Yes, absolutely. You only need to change your interdental brush when the bristles start to show signs of wear or the wire gives way. Each brush might last 1-2 weeks or more, depending on how much you use it. Certain manufacturers market their brushes as having better durability, so you might want to try a few and see which lasts longest for you. For the front of the mouth, insert brush into the space between the teeth at gum level by turning slightly. This technique aids access and reduces stress on the wire. Stoddard interdental brushes are designed and manufactured in the UK. They use a high tensile strength wire to enhance durability, and the protective cap doubles up as an extension to the handle. Carefully remove the brush and move onto the next gap. Change interdental brush sizes as you move around your mouth to ensure you're using the right size.No, TePe interdental brushes are not recyclable because they are composed of both bristles and plastic. Most recycling programs are not set up to handle items made from different materials. Try inserting the brush from the inside (next to the tongue or the roof of the mouth) rather than the outside The Oral Health Foundation recommends interdental cleaning before brushing, based on research which found that doing it this way around removed more plaque overall. Other bodies say that brushing teeth first is just as effective. Can you reuse interdental brushes? If you're new to between-teeth brushing, or you want to know whether you're doing it correctly, you probably have questions along these lines:

If any pain or bleeding continues for more than a week or two, speak to your dentist. You might need a professional teeth cleaning to remove tartar buildup. Or, it may be that you need to try a smaller size or angle the brush differently. Our instructions a little further down will help you avoid damaging your gums by using the wrong technique. What's the difference between an interdental and interspace toothbrush? Using an interdental brush on a daily basis, as an addition to tooth brushing, is an easy and efficient way to keep your gums and teeth fresh and healthy. When used every day, these brushes are effective in reducign the build-up of plaque. Cleaning with an interdental brush prevents gum inflammation, cavities and bad breath. Wisdom also make a range of ‘Clean Between' rubber interdental brushes. The soft rubber filaments are gentle on gums and safe for use around implants, metal fillings and crowns, and braces. They come in three sizes: fine (blue), medium (green) and large (purple). Read more about flossing in our guide about how to floss and the best products to use. Can interdental brushes damage gums? You can recycle the plastic handle of interdental brushes. You just have to separate the brush from the handle with pliers or some other tool. How often should you change an interdental brush?

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Don’t apply regular toothpaste, because of abrasives that it contains. Instead, you can use anti-bacterial TePe Gingival Gel, which is especially designed for use with an interdental brush.