This section sums up my personal thoughts and experiences testing a number of different interdental brushes. Standard interdental brushes Removing plaque build up is important to keep your mouth clean, and interdental cleaning removes more plaque than only using a brush. The basic structure of interdental brushes remains the same. The biggest differences are the materials used and length of the handles. There is no evidence to suggest you will get any benefits from using toothpaste on your interdental brushes on a daily basis. If your brush wire breaks or some bristles come loose while you're using it, discard it and continue with a brand new one.

This has a negative impact on the environment because of the resources needed to make the plastic, the difficulty with recycling it, and the potential for harm to the environment if it is not disposed of correctly.

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The 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? If there is only a small amount of bleeding, improved cleaning is the most important thing to get rid of it. Continue to brush for a few days and the bleeding should reduce.

Most people would agree that the Jordan brand is by far the best (sturdy yet flexible wood, more choices of size) The basic design of these is identical to the original TePes. They have a short plastic handle with the brush attached. They also come with a lid. 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 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 about how to brush your teeth properly.Summaries of the research (by Marchesan et al, Ng and Lim, and Worthington et al) have proven that interdental cleaning Interdental brushes are specially designed to clean between teeth and reach other areas that a regular toothbrush can't. Many people find that using an interdental toothbrush is easier than flossing, while others do both as part of a thorough oral hygiene routine. I like TePe, I find them comfortable enough to use, but I do find the smaller sizes are prone to bending. The brand is synonymous with interdental brushes, and generally there is nothing wrong with them — they have even made changes to ensure more environmentally friendly practices. 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: Not all brushes have an ISO size. They can be described in a number of different ways, but look for a wire diameter and brush diameter. How do I choose the right size interdental brush?

The plastic handle is made from polypropylene/PP/plastic number 5 and is recyclable with most plastic recycling schemes, once the bristle part has been removed.The Oral Prevent brushes are made in Germany, and are fairly standard in terms of use. But they are easier to grip than TePe and other brands due to the “smart grip” handle being slightly larger. They have a dedication to the product’s design and production, to their customers and to the community. If any pain or bleeding continues for more than a week or two, speak to your dentist. You might need a professional teeth cleaning to remove tartar buildup. Or, it may be that you need to try a smaller size or angle the brush differently. Our instructions a little further down will help you avoid damaging your gums by using the wrong technique. What's the difference between an interdental and interspace toothbrush?