Oral-b Precision Clean Interdental Brushes, 20 Count

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These brush heads work well with dental work. They are designed to clean around implants, bridges, and crowns so even if you have had dental work done, you can expect a thorough brushing experience from them. Swedish company TePe is one of the leading names in the specialist toothbrush market. Their wide range of interdental and interspace toothbrushes should suit pretty much every need, whether it's cleaning a tiny gap between teeth or larger spaces around implants. If you find it difficult to use interdental brushes, get advice from your dentist or dental hygienist. 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:

Truthbrush also offers a subscription service at a discounted price, so you can have new interdental brushes delivered periodically. 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. 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 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.These interdental cleaners come in five sizes: micro-tight, tight, standard, wide and slim. The slim brush is disposable for those who want a new brush every time. Use a brush appropriate for the size of the space between your teeth – you may need to use more than one size. Interdental toothbrushes come in different sizes to fit different sized gaps between teeth. Some are disposable, whereas others consist of a longer handle and replaceable brush heads. We're going to go into more detail about these different options later on so you can figure out which is the best interdental brush for your needs. Interdental brushes vs flossing

Yes. 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.

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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 on how to brush your teeth properly. Firstly, you could look for an interdental toothbrush with replaceable heads. Although still made from plastic, the amount of waste each time you need to replace the brush head is minimal. Choosing a high-quality brand like GUM (described above) means you won't need to replace your brush heads as often, either. Water flossers (oral irrigators)

Interdental toothbrushes come in different sizes to fit different sized gaps between teeth. Some are disposable, whereas others consist of a longer handle and replaceable brush heads. We're going to go into more detail about these different options later on so you can work out which is the best interdental brush for your needs. Interdental brushes vs floss The ADA says that it doesn't matter whether you brush or floss first, just as long as you do both. The Oral Health Foundation in the UK, however, recommends interdental cleaning before brushing. Ask your dentist what they recommend, and remember that if interdental cleaning after brushing is the only way you'll do it, then that is way better than not cleaning between teeth at all. Can you reuse interdental brushes? 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). I bought these in size 6. The are perfect for getting between braces. The heads are much bigger and sturdier than the little ones you find in the store so they don't bend all over the place when you use them, which is great.” Eco-friendly optionsThe 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?