A recent study has shown these to be as effective as regular interdental brushes when it comes to removing plaque and reducing bleeding. A 2022 study focussed on only patients who have more advanced gum disease (periodontitis) and found both interdental brushes and the rubber based interdental brushes to be better than toothbrushing alone or toothbrushing and flossing. Wisdom re:new interdental brushes. These come in a paper box of 30 brushes, made using recycled plastic for the handle and bio-based plastic (castor oil) filaments

Interdental cleaning is also known to prevent tooth loss. Studies show that people who use interdental cleaning aids have more natural teeth than those who rely on brushing alone. TePe Interdental brushes. The straight brushes come in 9 sizes, with 6 options for extra soft bristles. The angled brushes come in 6 different sizes. Bleeding gums can be a sign of gum disease (gingivitis). Diseased gums can bleed very easily and regular cleaning will result in healthier gums. As a company, their focus is on water consumption, and this product is water neutral. 10% of their profits go directly to the charity Viva con Agua de Sankt Pauli. Like a toothbrush, an interdental brush will need replacing. In fact, it needs replacing more often.

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The products come in a range of colours and these colours correlate to the different sized brushes, to make it simpler for you to know and select the right ones. TePe Angle Interdental Brush – a longer plastic handle and the attached wire and nylon bristles are at a right angle You should use interdental brushes wherever possible, instead of floss. Only use floss for the narrowest gaps where interdental brushes do not fit. Do I need to use toothpaste with interdental brushes? The plastic lid can also be used as an extension to the handle thanks to the way in which the products have been designed. Hi Olga. Thank you for this comment and for noting the possible differences in sizes between bamboo and the plastic interdental brushes.

They are all-plastic brushes. There is no metal wire. They have a tapered plastic tip with rubber bristles. TePe makes a small holder for storage of up to four interdental brushes in your bathroom as well as a travel case capable of holding up to 6 of the original or extra soft brushes. We discuss the environmental impact of interdental cleaning methods in our article on the best sustainable interdental cleaning options, but to summarise, these may be a better option if you have composting facilities. 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.As a general rule, you should select the largest size that fits between the teeth without damage to the brush. There should be a small amount of resistance, but not so much that the brush bends. Sizes available Razoko Interdental brush. These come in two boxes of 72. There are 4 sizes, and every brush comes with its own cap. Oral Prevent Interdental Brushes (bio-based plastic) available in two different grip styles – “smart grip” and “classic”

With hands-on testing I have found the Piksters extra fine/00 (pink) and ICON white/00 to be much better for narrow gaps. you achieve the same result, my hygienist recommends them and my hygienist and dentist are impressed with my gum health. The size of the brush is also depends on the length of the bristle fibres, and how they are arranged (for example, whether the brush is straight or tapered). The straight brushes come in 9 sizes, with 6 options for extra soft bristles. The angled brushes come in 6 different sizes. This image shows the different size TePe brushes that are availableThis will protect your brushes if you are going on a longer trip. It is also useful for holding multiple sizes if you need more than one size TePe. 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. The bamboo interdental brushes from Hydrophil have a short straight and slightly tapered handle. They are quite thin, which may be difficult for some people to grip, but which are easy to rotate.