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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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. 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. Well, you're in the right place because we are going to answer these questions – and more – in our guide to interdental brushes. The ICON interdental brushes from Stoddard come in a full range of eight sizes, including a white 0.35mm brush which is the smallest of all those we've featured here. If you find that other brands of brush are too large to fit between your teeth, this could be worth a try. They even created a pilot program for dental offices to recycle their spent interdental brushes. I’m unaware of what the outcome was, but they are making a commendable effort to be ecofriendly. What Types of Biodegradable interdental brushes are there?

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.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? To know how to properly use TePe interdental brushes for your daily oral care routine – see the following VIDEO.

Truthbrush also offers a subscription service at a discounted price, so you can have new interdental brushes delivered periodically.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: Read more about flossing in our guide about how to floss and the best products to use. Can interdental brushes damage gums? Prices are slightly higher than most plastic brushes, as is often the case with environmentally-friendly alternatives, but they are not prohibitively expensive. 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.

Most interdental brushes, like the TePe brand, are made from plastic. The handle is polypropylene and the brush is a mix of different plastics. Just like your toothbrush, interdental brushes can be used every time you clean your teeth until they start to wear out. 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 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.If your brush wire breaks or some bristles come loose while you're using it, discard it and continue with a brand new one.