TePe interdental brushes help prevent gum disease by removing food particles and plaque from between your teeth. The small bristle heads are specially designed to clean between teeth and come in different sizes to fit exactly the size of gaps that a regular toothbrush can't reach.
Our oral hygiene is very important, with proper care, we can avoid :
TePe interdental brushes are an integral part of a complete teeth cleaning routine and most experts consider them to be the best alternative as studies show that they can be more effective at removing plaque than dental floss . But for this to happen, you need to use them correctly to make sure they are as effective as possible. Let's look at 9 ways that will help you achieve this faster.
1. Size matters
It is crucial to choose the right size interdental brushes for each of the areas you need to clean . A brush that is too small may not do the job properly. On the other hand, a brush that is too large may damage your teeth and gums. In most cases, you will need to use brushes of different sizes to perform a complete and deep cleaning of your teeth.
The brush should fit in the gap between your teeth, meaning it should move comfortably back and forth and its placement should require minimal pressure . If you feel that it is “swimming” or requires effort to fit, stop and try a different size. The person most responsible for choosing the appropriate interdental brushes is none other than your dentist. He or she will measure the spaces between your teeth in detail and inform you about the size or sizes needed per area.
And you can always try them all with a multipack of TePe interdental brushes .
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This mixed multipack of TePe interdental brushes has one of each size, from 0 to 7 (0.4mm – 1.3mm), and is the most economical way to find out which sizes you need before buying larger quantities of each.
2. Practice, practice, practice
You need to be careful about how you use your interdental brushes . Practicing in front of a mirror is best . As with anything new, it takes practice to get comfortable with them. It is almost certain that they will bend at first and you will need to use a new one.
Very soon, however, you will be able to accurately clean all the spaces between your teeth within two minutes, and then you will truly see the positive results that unfortunately a regular toothbrush cannot offer.
3. First interdental, then regular brushing
It is best to use the TePe interdental brush before your regular toothbrush. This way, you will ensure that the surface of each tooth has maximum exposure to the benefits of the toothpaste.
4. A little more toothpaste
A gentle back and forth motion in each gap removes food debris and plaque. However, it has been found that applying a little toothpaste to the interdental brush significantly enhances its effectiveness.
5. Don't forget the translucent extension
Cleaning is better the better the access to the interdental area. By connecting the brush to the translucent extension provided in each package and bending it at a right angle you will easily reach everywhere.
6.Don't neglect the back teeth
Because it is a little more difficult to reach the back teeth, many people are tempted to not clean them as much as the front teeth, which are the “showcase.” Unfortunately , most food debris is found in the back teeth, and as a result, not cleaning them diligently leads to plaque buildup, bad breath, and serious diseases, namely gingivitis and periodontitis .
So special attention needs to be paid to the back teeth. To have even greater access and make interdental brushing of the back teeth easier:
7. Timely replacement
As important as it is to learn how to use TePe interdental brushes correctly, it is equally important to replace them in a timely manner when they wear out, since they have a specific lifespan, just like any toothbrush.
They usually last from 3 days to a few weeks, depending on how “hard” you are with the brush and how much work you have to do. For example, if you use a toothbrush for your whole mouth, then naturally it will wear out much faster than one that cleans only a few of your teeth.
8. Be careful when your gums bleed
When you first start using interdental brushes, your gums may bleed for the first few days. As you continue to use them and become good at it, the bleeding will reduce and stop as your gums become healthier. If you continue to bleed, it would be a good idea to seek advice from your dentist who will check the situation and make sure you are using TePe interdental brushes correctly.