Bleeding gums can be a sign of gum disease (gingivitis). Diseased gums can bleed very easily and regular cleaning will result in healthier gums.

The products come in a range of colours and these colours correlate to the different sized brushes, to make it simpler for you to know and select the right ones. The TePe angled brushes use the same sizing and bristles as their regular brushes, the only difference is the long handle and that the bristles are at an angle to the handle. There are fewer sizes offered compared to their regular range. Generally there is nothing wrong with these brushes, but in my opinion there are better options available. Interdental cleaning has direct benefits for your oral health, and indirectly has positive effects on general health too.If you are at higher risk for tooth decay and gum disease, you should focus on optimum cleaning. This includes using a good quality electric toothbrush and interdental brushes. These are more effective at plaque removal, which is key to preventing dental diseases. Summaries of the research (by Marchesan et al, Ng and Lim, and Worthington et al) have proven that interdental cleaning Using renewable alternatives to plastic – e.g. bio-based plastic for the handles of their interdental brushes.

Larger gaps need a larger brush. Smaller gaps need a smaller brush. Some gaps will be so small that maybe only floss will fit. Different sized brushes needed for different sized gaps in the teeth – Not a one size fits all approach. 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? Removing plaque build up is important to keep your mouth clean, and interdental cleaning removes more plaque than only using a brush.

Guide - how to find the right size

Like a toothbrush, an interdental brush will need replacing. In fact, it needs replacing more often.