TePe Angle Red Interdental Brushes (0.5mm - Size 2) / Easy and simple interspace cleaning with long handle and angled neck / 1 x 6 brushes

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In some cases, interdental brushes are available without a handle. There is less waste produced with these. However, they can be difficult to handle, depending on your manual dexterity. Examples include: TePe are the most widely known and easily available. They come in a wide range of sizes and different handle lengths, and have made some changes to reduce the environmental impact of their range.

I have only had hands on with a couple of brands. They have shorter bristles and do feel softer to touch. Be aware that the difference in bristle length may make them less effective at plaque removal compared to the regular version of the same size. Why are my gums bleeding when cleaning?Your dental professional is the only person who can do this risk assessment for you, but we have some more guidance in this article. 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. This has a negative impact on the environment because of the resources needed to make the plastic, the difficulty with recycling it, and the potential for harm to the environment if it is not disposed of correctly.

All sizes and models of TePe s inter dental brushes have plastic coating on the wire for safe and gentle cleaning. Choose a long-handled interdental brush with an angled head, like the TePe Angle Interdental Brush. Like a toothbrush, an interdental brush will need replacing. In fact, it needs replacing more often.Whilst prices of TePe interdental brushes remain fairly consistent, they are always subject to change. It is not possible to say where you can always get the cheapest brushes from. To find out the smallest brush sizes, it is better to look at the “smallest hole” size. Not all brands advertise this and we are working on compiling the data into one large table for you.

I strongly recommend the use of reusable handle and replaceable brush options. They produce less waste as only small parts of the brush need to be replaced. Another advantage is that it takes up less space if multiple sizes are needed (as is the case for most people) — with one handle you can use a number of different sizes. You need to remove the wire and fibre part and dispose of this as general waste. The handle can be recycled separately. If there is only a small amount of bleeding, improved cleaning is the most important thing to get rid of it. Continue to brush for a few days and the bleeding should reduce.

Guide - how to find the right size

The interproximal area is the gap that exists between teeth, and the gap is normally filled by a triangle of gum. This is a hard to access area, where a regular toothbrush and daily brushing does not reach. 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. Brands making wood handled interdental brushes include (not all options available in all countries): Cleaning between the teeth removes food debris and plaque, the direct causes for both tooth decay and gum disease.