TePe Interdental Brush, Original, Yellow, 0.7 mm/ISO 4, 8pcs, plaque removal, efficient clean between the teeth, tooth floss, for narrow gaps

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Cleaning between the teeth removes food debris and plaque, the direct causes for both tooth decay and gum disease. If you're unsure whether to use interdental brushes or floss (or both!), it's best to ask your dentist. Their answer may depend on your current oral health and the positioning of your teeth, or they might just recommend using whatever you find easier. Once you have selected the correct size brush for the gaps in your teeth, it can take some time to get used to interdental brushing. It might help to stand in front of a mirror at first, until you can do it without looking. Used correctly, interdental brushes should clean plaque from the gumline between teeth but shouldn't cause any damage to the gums. However, it may take a few days to get the hang of it.

Designed to clean the gaps between the teeth, where a regular toothbrush is unable to reach. Use daily to keep gums and teeth healthy and fresh.

TePe is the most well known brand, but it is worth considering other brands that offer what are essentially identical products but may be cheaper.You will have noticed that cheaper alternatives have made it to our best of list. Their disposal advice: “After use, the HYDROPHIL Interdental Brushes are disposed of in the residual waste. Unfortunately, for reasons of hygiene, it is not yet possible to dispose of the bamboo handle as organic waste.” They don’t give any explanation for this, but so long as the wire and bristles are removed, the handle is compostable with garden waste or on a home composting pile. You will likely still need straight interdental brushes in addition to these, because it can be difficult to clean the front teeth with an angled interdental brush. ICON (Stoddard) brushes are long lasting and strong, especially in the smallest sizes. They come in a wide range of sizes, and every brush has a cover. The brushes themselves are great, and they are cheaper than TePe, but at present there are no good aspects to these brushes when it comes to the environment.

Interdental brushes are produced according to international standards. This gives it a label with an “ISO” number, which allows you to directly compare sizes. I found that Oral-B also makes an interdental brush system with a reusable plastic handle, but it has even more limited brush sizes than GUM does. Well, you're in the right place because we are going to answer these questions – and more – in our guide to interdental brushes.

TePe Original Interdental Brushes - details

By replacing fossil raw material with fossil-free pine oils, we have reduced the carbon footprint of this interdental brush by 80% – without compromising on product quality, efficiency or design. These are standard brushes, which will last up to a week if used correctly. But the smaller sizes are prone to bending with use so can often only be used a couple of times. is the smallest interdental brush available from TePe. This brush has a pink coloured handle.These are particularly prone to bending and snapping. Razoko Interdental brush. These come in two boxes of 72. There are 4 sizes, and every brush comes with its own cap. Bacteria build up on bristles between use – Whilst they can be rinsed off and reused for about a week, bacteria can build up on the bristles.

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. Using renewable alternatives to plastic – e.g. bio-based plastic for the handles of their interdental brushes. However, there are many other options available, and they are often more affordable too. That’s why I have tested a number of different brands to be able to make recommendations. Piksters Interdental brushes. These are available in 11 different sizes. They have a narrow straight plastic handle, and come in a plastic box of 40, each with individual caps, and with one extension handle.Some options come pre-made and are disposed of as the brush part becomes worn. Other options have detachable heads and reusable handles, which is a better option for reducing the amount of waste you produce! The TePe angled brushes use the same sizing and bristles as their regular brushes, the only difference is the long handle and that the bristles are at an angle to the handle. There are fewer sizes offered compared to their regular range. Generally there is nothing wrong with these brushes, but in my opinion there are better options available. you achieve the same result, my hygienist recommends them and my hygienist and dentist are impressed with my gum health.