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

Product Information

Gently 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.

Do your gums hurt after using interdental brushes? It's normal for your gums to bleed a little when you first start using them. This is a sign of early gum disease (gingivitis), but your new cleaning habits will help improve your gum health. Keep up your brushing for a few days, and the bleeding should subside.

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Some interdental brushes offer sensitive versions. These are designed to be more gentle on the gums.

This list includes some of the long handled interdental brushes mentioned above. But it also includes some options for short handles with detachable interdental brush heads.

Guide - how to find the right size

Larger gaps need a larger brush. Smaller gaps need a smaller brush. Some gaps will be so small that maybe only floss will fit. I can’t say as yet I have come across a really large interdental brush that is more eco as yet. So far brands have focused on the more common smaller sizes. I am sure it is only a matter of time before we see these larger ones come in more sustainable formats too. Reply But I still think the best cleaning tool, in additional to brushing, is to use a very fibery wood like babul, which I used in the middle east (can be bought in some middle east convenient store /drugstore). It’s the best of all, by far, and has the added bonus of being excellent at teeth whitening. Reply is the smallest interdental brush available from TePe. This brush has a pink coloured handle.These are particularly prone to bending and snapping.

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. Read more about flossing in our guide about how to floss and the best products to use. Can interdental brushes damage gums? Floss is the most widely known interdental cleaning aid. It is not as effective as using interdental brushes, but may be the only option for very tight gaps. You can find out more in our article about the best floss.

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. 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.