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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To know how to properly use TePe interdental brushes for your daily oral care routine – see the following VIDEO. 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. 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? We recommend you change the brush every week or when the bristles become worn, whichever occurs first.

Interdental brushes are specially designed to clean between teeth and reach other areas that a regular toothbrush can't. Many people find that using an interdental toothbrush is easier than flossing, while others do both as part of a thorough oral hygiene routine. 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. 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. 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. Try inserting the brush from the inside (next to the tongue or the roof of the mouth) rather than the outsideGently press the brush into the space between two teeth, along the gum. Twisting the brush slightly as you insert it can make insertion easier and also extend the life of the brush. Truthbrush also offers a subscription service at a discounted price, so you can have new interdental brushes delivered periodically. There are some interdental brushes made with a sustainable bamboo handle and nylon bristles, which may be a more eco-friendly choice. Are TePe interdental brushes recyclable?

Interdental brushes (also called interproximal brushes) typically have a filament held in place by a metal wire, a bit like a mini bottle brush. The wire can be angled or bent to make it easier to reach certain spots in the mouth. A handle attached to the wire lets you manoeuvre the brush to clean away plaque and food debris trapped between teeth. 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? 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. However, if you dismantle the interdental brush, you can recycle the polypropylene (plastic) handle. While there are no fully biodegradable interdental brushes currently on the market, there are bamboo interdental brushes in which the handle is made from bamboo and the brush is made from nylon.

Bend the wire at an angle (use a brush with a flexible head to reduce the likelihood of the wire breaking) 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? 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: 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.

You might be wondering whether an interdental brush can replace string floss – especially if you find traditional floss quite difficult to use. Well, the good news is that various studies have shown that using interdental brushes is an effective alternative to flossing. Interproximal brushing can even be more effective at removing plaque than regular flossing, according to this research. So, now you know how to use interdental brushes, but which is the best brand and type for you? Below we cover some of the biggest brands in the UK, as well as some lesser-known ones which offer different features. TePe interdental brushes 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. 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?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). 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.

Are you an avid flosser but not sure you’re getting all the food out from between your teeth? Try environmentally friendly interdental brushes instead. They actually ‘brush’ in between your teeth, effectively removing plaque better than regular dental floss. What are interdental brushes? 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. If you don't like the idea of using so much disposable plastic, there are some more sustainable between-teeth cleaning options to consider. Replaceable brush heads

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Looking for an environmentally responsible way to clean between your teeth? These specially designed interdental brushes by Truthbrush are carefully made from sustainably sourced bamboo and finished with plant oil for a smooth feel and water resistance. 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. Choose a long-handled interdental brush with an angled head, like the TePe Angle Interdental Brush.