Interdental Cleaning using TePe Brushes
Q. Why is it important to clean in-between teeth
A. Over the course of a day, food and debris get lodged in between your teeth. If left, this debris can cause dental decay, gum disease and bad breath. Your normal toothbrush cannot access the spaces in between the teeth. The TePe brush with its small filaments and tiny head can be used to remove debris and plaque that will not have been removed by your usual toothbrush.
Removing food debris in these hard to reach places with a TePe brush will help keep your breath fresh and prevent decay and gum disease.
Q. Should I use a proximal brush instead of my normal toothbrush?
A. You may need to use more than one size to enable you to effectively clean all spaces between your teeth.
Q. Why clean between teeth?
A. Over the course of a day, food and debris get lodged in between your teeth, and in any gaps you may have. If left, this debris can cause dental decay and gum disease. Removing food debris with a proximal brush will help keep your breath fresh. Cleaning in between your teeth ensures that you are cleaning your mouth as thoroughly as possible.
Q. Should I use a proximal brush instead of my normal toothbrush?
A. No. The TePe brushes should be used as part of your normal oral hygiene routine to be effective.
Q. How do I use it?
A. TePe brushes come in a variety of sizes. Your Dentist or Hygienist will be able to help chose the size most suited to you and give you a practical demonstration on TePe use.
Q. When should I use it?
A. need to clean between all your teeth once a day or as recommended by the Dentist or Hygienist.
