What sizes do interdental brushes come in?
The smallest sized ones are pink, and have a diameter of 0.4mm and the widest brush is black and measures 1.5mm. Whether you have a wide space caused by a missing tooth, or slight gaps between teeth, there’s an interdental brush that will help keep the edges of your teeth plaque-free.
What is the largest interdental brush size?
1.50 mm
TePe Black Interdental Brushes 1.50 mm (ISO size 8) TePe Black is the largest of the TePe interdental brushes, recommended for special needs such as cleaning extra-large spaces or gaps due to missing teeth.
How many times can I use the same interdental brush?
As to how many times can you reuse an interdental brush, well that really depends on how it is looking. If the bristles start to look worn or shabby, or if the wire starts to fatigue (bend or twist), we recommend you throw it out and replace it with a new one. Often an interdental brush may only last for 1-2 weeks.
Can you reuse wisdom interdental brushes?
You can reuse the TePe interdental brushes but discard the brush when the bristles are becoming bent or worn. Your dentist will recommend which colours of interdental brush you should use, and will demonstrate how to use them correctly. You can also use dental floss to clean between the teeth.
Are wisdom interdental brushes good?
Soft and gentle interdental cleaning Wisdom Clean Between brushes are a great solution for cleaning between the teeth, especially if you have previously found flossing difficult. The tapered design allows the brush to slide easily between teeth whilst the soft rubber coating makes them gentle on gums.
Which interdental brush is best?
Here are some of the best interdental brushes on the market today, according to dentists.
- How We Choose.
- GUM Proxabrush Go-Betweens Cleaners.
- GUM Soft-Picks Original Dental Picks.
- Bamboo Piksters Interdental Brushes.
- DenTek Slim Brush Interdental Cleaners.
- TEPE Interdental Brush Original Cleaners.
Which interdental brush is the best?
Should I use toothpaste with interdental brushes?
Don’t use regular toothpaste, since it contains abrasives. You can instead apply TePe Gingival Gel with chlorhexidine and fluoride, which is specially designed for use with an interdental brush.
Why do my gums bleed when I use interdental brushes?
When you first start using interdental brushes, your gums may be tender and bleed a little as you start to get rid of any plaque build-up. Carry on using the brushes, and the bleeding should reduce as your gums become healthier. If you’re still getting bleeding after a few days, get advice from your dentist.
Is it better to floss or use interdental brushes?
Research does show that interdental brushes provide better plaque removal than floss. From the age of 12, as well as brushing twice daily, we recommend that you should clean between your teeth at least once a day, ensuring you keep a regular pattern so that you don’t miss any areas.
What do you do with the syringe after wisdom teeth removal?
Beginning 5 days after surgery, use the enclosed syringe to clean out the extraction site. To use: stand in front of a mirror and pull back your cheek to see the surgery site. With warm water in the syringe, place the tip near the surgery site and rinse.