Oral-b Precision Clean Interdental Brushes, 20 Count

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A completely different option would be to invest in a water flosser, an electronic device that shoots a high-powered jet of water to clean between the teeth (think of it as an electric interdental brush). Are they as effective as manual interdental brushing or flossing? Perhaps not quite, but the big brands like cariPRO and Oral-B are improving their technology all the time. An added bonus is that they are very easy to use, so you're more likely to keep up daily use.

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. Interdental brushes (also called interproximal brushes) typically have a filament held in place by a metal wire, a bit like a mini bottle brush. The wire can be angled or bent to make it easier to reach certain spots in the mouth. A handle attached to the wire lets you maneuver the brush to clean away plaque and food debris trapped between teeth. If you don't like the idea of using so much disposable plastic, there are some more sustainable between-teeth cleaning options to consider. Replaceable brush heads

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Unless advised by your dentist, you shouldn't use toothpaste with an interdental brush. However, you can buy special gels which are suitable for interproximal application, like TePe Gingival Gel. This contains antiseptic chlorhexidine and fluoride to offer extra protection. The best interdental brush brands in the UK If you don't like the idea of using so much disposable plastic, unfortunately, there aren't many options for bamboo interdental brushes available in the US at the moment, but you can find more about your plastic-free floss options in our separate article. Interdental brushes (also called interproximal brushes) typically have a filament held in place by a metal wire, a bit like a mini bottle brush. The wire can be angled or bent to make it easier to reach certain spots in the mouth. A handle attached to the wire lets you manoeuvre the brush to clean away plaque and food debris trapped between teeth.

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 your brush wire breaks or some bristles come loose while you're using it, discard it and continue with a brand new one. The Oral Health Foundation recommends interdental cleaning before brushing, based on research which found that doing it this way around removed more plaque overall. Other bodies say that brushing teeth first is just as effective. Can you reuse interdental brushes? 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. You might be wondering whether it's better to use interdental brushes vs 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.