{"id":8914,"date":"2019-12-16T09:53:08","date_gmt":"2019-12-16T08:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/?page_id=8914"},"modified":"2025-08-03T19:41:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T18:41:28","slug":"interdental-brushes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/oral-hygiene\/interdental-brushes\/","title":{"rendered":"Interdental Brushes: How to Use Them and What&#8217;s The Best Kind to Buy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Interdental brushes<\/strong> are specially designed to clean between teeth and reach other areas that a regular toothbrush can\u2019t. Many people find that using an interdental toothbrush is easier than flossing, while others do both as part of a thorough <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/oral-hygiene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">oral hygiene routine<\/a>.<\/p> <p>If you\u2019re new to between-teeth brushing, or you want to know whether you\u2019re doing it correctly, you probably have questions along these lines:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"#use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to use an interdental brush<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#size\">What size should I use?<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#before\">Should I use an interdental brush before or after brushing?<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#best\">What is the best interdental brush?<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#eco\">Eco-friendly interdental brushes<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <p>Well, you\u2019re in the right place because we are going to answer these questions\u2014and more\u2014in our guide to interdental brushes.<\/p> <h2 id=\"what-is-an-interdental-brush\" \"what-is-an-interdental-brush\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">What is an interdental brush?<\/h2> <p>Simply put, <strong>an interdental brush is a tiny toothbrush designed for cleaning between teeth<\/strong>. They can also be handy for cleaning around fixed braces and at the very back of your mouth.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-89278917 size-medium\"> <figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-89278917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/09\/Interproximal-toothbrush-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"interproximal brush\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interdental and interpromixal brushes are the same thing<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> <p>Interdental brushes (also called interproximal brushes) typically have a filament held in place by a metal wire, a bit like a mini bottle brush. The wire can be angled or bent to make it easier to reach certain spots in the mouth. A handle attached to the wire lets you maneuver the brush to clean away plaque and food debris trapped between teeth.<\/p> <p>Interdental toothbrushes come in different sizes to fit different sized gaps between teeth. Some are disposable, whereas others consist of a longer handle and replaceable brush heads. We\u2019re going to go into more detail about these different options later on so you can figure out which is the best interdental brush for your needs.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interdental brushes vs flossing<\/h3> <p>You might be wondering whether it\u2019s better to use interdental brushes vs floss\u2014especially if you find traditional floss quite difficult to use. Well, the good news is that various studies have shown that <strong>using interdental brushes is an effective alternative to flossing<\/strong>. Interproximal brushing can even be more effective at removing plaque than regular flossing,\u00a0according to this research.<\/p> <p>However, you may find that even the smallest interdental brushes are too big to fit between some of the gaps in your teeth. If this is the case, you should still floss those gaps to remove plaque.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-image-89278919\"> <figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/09\/How-to-floss-e1545482399466-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"woman cleaning between teeth\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You may still need to use traditional floss as well<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> <p>If you\u2019re unsure whether to use interdental brushes or floss (or both!), it\u2019s best to ask your dentist. Their answer may depend on your current oral health and the positioning of your teeth, or they might just recommend using whatever you find easier.<\/p> <p>Read more about flossing in our guide about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/how-to-floss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to floss your teeth<\/a> and the best products to use.<\/p> <h3 id=\"gums\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can interproximal brushes damage gums?<\/h3> <p>Used correctly, interdental brushes should clean plaque from the gumline between teeth but shouldn\u2019t cause any damage to the gums. It\u2019s normal for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/bleeding-gums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gums to bleed a little<\/a> when you first start using them. This is a sign of early gum disease (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/gingivitis-treatment-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gingivitis<\/a>), but your new cleaning habits will help improve your gum health. Keep up your brushing for a few days, and the bleeding should subside.<\/p> <p>If any pain or bleeding continues for more than a week or two, speak to your dentist. You might need a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/oral-hygiene\/teeth-cleaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">teeth cleaning<\/a> 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 caused by using the wrong technique.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the difference between an interdental and interspace toothbrush?<\/h3> <p>An interspace toothbrush, or single-tufted toothbrush, is another type of brush designed to reach tricky spots in your mouth. It contains just one small bundle of filaments. These filaments are arranged in a point rather than sticking out to the sides like an interdental brush.<\/p> <p>Interspace brushes can be useful for cleaning around implants, crowns, bridgework and fixed braces, but they can\u2019t be used for cleaning between teeth. Ask your dentist if you\u2019re unsure which type of brush you should use.<\/p> <h2 id=\"interdental-brush-sizes\" \"interdental-brush-sizes\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">Interdental brush sizes<\/h2> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64065\" style=\"width: 201px; height: 201px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-smallest-and-largest-1-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-smallest-and-largest-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-smallest-and-largest-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-smallest-and-largest-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-smallest-and-largest-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-smallest-and-largest-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-smallest-and-largest-1.jpg 2000w\" alt=\"smallest interdental brush\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This pink one is meant for tight gaps between teeth<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> <p>Interproximal toothbrushes come in a range of sizes to suit different needs. The smallest interdental brushes should fit between tightly packed teeth, whereas larger sizes are suitable for cleaning around braces, denture implants, and gaps left by missing teeth.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interproximal brush size guide<\/h3> <p>Manufacturers color-code their brushes to make it easy to tell different sizes apart. Unfortunately, they don\u2019t all use the same colors nor do they all denote size using millimeters, instead, relying on sizes like \u201cstandard\u201d or \u201ctight.\u201d<\/p> <p>In the table below you can see the sizes offered by TePe and the corresponding colors. There is an ISO sizing standard which numbers brushes from 0 to 8, but not all manufacturers use this.<\/p> <p>The <strong>smallest interdental brush<\/strong> featured here is the pink .4 mm one from TePe, which you can <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1895931&amp;u=2108362&amp;m=118355&amp;urllink=www%2Etepeusa%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Ftepe%2Dinterdental%2Dbrushes%2Doriginal%2Fproducts%2Ftepe%2Dinterdental%2Dbrushes%2Doriginal%2Dpink%2Diso%2Dsize%2D0%3Fvariant%3D17013516730458&amp;afftrack=inbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">purchase from TePe here<\/a>.<\/p> <div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-42858\"> <div id=\"wptb-table-id-42858\" class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" data-wptb-version=\"2.0.2\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"true\"> <table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-42858 edit-active\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" role=\"table\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"393.98148000000003\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"3\" data-wptb-table-directives=\"eyJpbm5lckJvcmRlcnMiOnsiYWN0aXZlIjoiYWxsIiwiYm9yZGVyV2lkdGgiOiIxIiwiYm9yZGVyUmFkaXVzZXMiOnsiYWxsIjpudWxsfX19\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" data-table-columns=\"3\"> <tbody> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-31\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>ISO size<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-32\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\"> <p>Wire size (mm)<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-33\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>TePe<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-34\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-35\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>0.4<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; background-color: #bd10e0;\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-wptb-own-bg-color=\"#BD10E0FF\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-36\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Pink<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-37\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>1<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-38\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>0.45<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; background-color: #f5a623;\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-wptb-own-bg-color=\"#F5A623FF\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-39\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Orange<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-40\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>2<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-41\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>0.5<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; background-color: #d0021b;\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-wptb-own-bg-color=\"#D0021BFF\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-42\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Red<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-43\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\"> <p>3<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-44\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>0.6<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; background-color: #4a90e2;\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-wptb-own-bg-color=\"#4A90E2FF\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-45\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Blue<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-46\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>4<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-47\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>0.7<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; background-color: #f8e71c;\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-wptb-own-bg-color=\"#F8E71CFF\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-48\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\"> <p>Yellow<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-49\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>5<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-50\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>0.8<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; background-color: #50e3c2;\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-wptb-own-bg-color=\"#50E3C2FF\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-51\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Green<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-52\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>6<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-53\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>1.1<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; background-color: #9013fe;\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-wptb-own-bg-color=\"#9013FEFF\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-54\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Purple<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-55\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>7<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-56\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>1.3<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; background-color: #9b9b9b;\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-wptb-own-bg-color=\"#9B9B9BFF\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-57\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Grey<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-58\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>8<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-59\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\"> <p>1.5<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; background-color: #000000;\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\" data-wptb-own-bg-color=\"#000000FF\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-60\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Black<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div> <div class=\"wptb-frontend-table-after\"><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64066\" style=\"width: 189px; height: 126px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-for-between-teeth-300x200.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-for-between-teeth-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-for-between-teeth-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-for-between-teeth-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-for-between-teeth-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-for-between-teeth-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"TePe interdental brush\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get the mixed pack and try every size<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> <h3 id=\"size\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the right sized interproximal brush<\/h3> <p>It\u2019s important to choose the right size for each of the spaces you need to clean. Too small, and the brush may not clean effectively. Too large, and you risk damaging your teeth or gums in the process. Of course, this may mean you <strong>need to use a number of different sized brushes<\/strong> to perform a complete teeth cleaning.<\/p> <p>The brush should fit comfortably into the gap between your teeth. Inserting it should only require slight pressure. If it feels like you\u2019re forcing it, stop and try a smaller size.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64067\" style=\"width: 164px; height: 164px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/all-sizes-of-tepe-angle-interdental-brushes-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/all-sizes-of-tepe-angle-interdental-brushes-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/all-sizes-of-tepe-angle-interdental-brushes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/all-sizes-of-tepe-angle-interdental-brushes.jpg 746w\" alt=\"angled interdental brush\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You may prefer angled brushes<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> <p>Your dentist will be able to measure the spaces between your teeth and advise you of the interdental brush size(s) you should use. But if you want to know what size interdental brush to use without visiting a dentist, try purchasing a multipack with a<\/p> <p>variety of different sizes.<\/p> <p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1895931&amp;u=2108362&amp;m=118355&amp;urllink=www%2Etepeusa%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Ftepe%2Dinterdental%2Dbrushes%2Doriginal%2Fproducts%2Finterdental%2Dbrush%2Doriginal%2Dvariety%2Dpack%3Fvariant%3D13651896139866&amp;afftrack=inbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">mixed pack of TePe interdental brushes<\/a> has one of each size from 0 to 7 (0.4 mm to 1.3 mm). Buying this is a very cost-effective way to figure out which sizes you need before buying larger quantities of each.<\/p> <p>If you prefer an angled brush (more on these below) then you can buy <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1895931&amp;u=2108362&amp;m=118355&amp;urllink=www%2Etepeusa%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Ftepe%2Dangle%2Dinterdental%2Dbrushes%2Fproducts%2Ftepe%2Dangle%2Dvariety%2Dpack%3Fvariant%3D13651924123738&amp;afftrack=inbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">this pack of six from TePe<\/a> with all six sizes from 0 to 5.<\/p> <h2 id=\"how-to-use-interdental-brushes\" \"how-to-use-interdental-brushes\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">How to use interdental brushes<\/h2> <p>Once you have selected the correct size brush for the gaps in your teeth, it can take some time to get used to interdental brushing. It might help to stand in front of a mirror at first, until you can do it without looking.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-image-89278915\"> <figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/09\/Interdental-brush-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"interdental between teeth brush\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These small brushes remove plaque from between teeth<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> <p>Here are the steps for <strong>how to use an interdental brush<\/strong>:<\/p> <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Make sure you\u2019re using the correct size of brush for each gap.<\/li> <li>Gently press the brush into the space between two teeth, along the gum. Twisting the brush slightly as you insert it can make insertion easier and also extend the life of the brush.<\/li> <li>Brush backward and forward several times (unless your dentist instructs you to brush more or you are using a brush which only requires one stroke).<\/li> <li>Carefully remove the brush and move onto the next gap. Change interdental brush sizes as you move around your mouth to ensure you\u2019re using the right size.<\/li> <\/ol> <p>If your brush wire breaks or some bristles come loose while you\u2019re using it, discard it and continue with a brand new one.<\/p> <p>You can see all about how to use these and why they work in the following video:<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"> <div style=\"display: contents;\"> <div id=\"arve-youtube-o4ngdobx0-4\" class=\"arve\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\"> <div class=\"arve-inner\"> <div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\"> <div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top: 56.250000%;\"><\/div> <p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/O4ngdoBx0-4?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" name=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-arve=\"arve-youtube-o4ngdobx0-4\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/O4ngdoBx0-4?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\"><\/iframe><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/figure> <p>Cleaning between the teeth at the front of the mouth should be quite easy with a regular straight interdental brush. The gaps towards the back of the mouth can be harder to reach, though. There are a few ways you can make access to back teeth easier:<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64068\" style=\"width: 228px; height: 228px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-angled-interdental-brushes-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-angled-interdental-brushes-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-angled-interdental-brushes-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-angled-interdental-brushes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-angled-interdental-brushes-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-angled-interdental-brushes-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-angled-interdental-brushes.jpg 2000w\" alt=\"angled interdental brush\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An angled brush may make access easier<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Try inserting the brush from the inside (next to the tongue or the roof of the mouth) rather than the outside<\/li> <li>Curve the wire slightly around your finger<\/li> <li>Bend the wire at an angle (use a brush with a flexible head to reduce the likelihood of the wire breaking)<\/li> <li>Choose a long-handled interdental brush with an angled head, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1895931&amp;u=2108362&amp;m=118355&amp;urllink=www%2Etepeusa%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Ftepe%2Dangle%2Dinterdental%2Dbrushes%2Fproducts%2Ftepe%2Dangle%2Dinterdental%2Dbrushes%2Dblue%2Diso%2Dsize%2D3%3Fvariant%3D17013444247642&amp;afftrack=inbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">TePe Angle Interdental Brush<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/oral-hygiene\/brushing-teeth-properly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guide<\/a> for more on how to brush your teeth properly.<\/p> <p>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\u2019re doing it at least once a day.<\/p> <h3 id=\"before\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you use interdental brushes before or after brushing?<\/h3> <p>The ADA says that it doesn\u2019t matter whether you brush or floss first, just as long as you do both. The Oral Health Foundation in the UK, however, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalhealth.org\/news\/which-comes-first-brushing-or-flossing-new-study-shows-that-we-should-clean-between-our-teeth-before-brushing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recommends interdental cleaning before brushing<\/a>. Ask your dentist what they recommend, and remember that if interdental cleaning after brushing is the only way you\u2019ll do it, then that is way better than not cleaning between teeth at all.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you reuse interdental brushes?<\/h3> <p>Yes. You only need to change your interdental brush when the bristles start to show signs of wear or the wire gives way. Each brush might last 1\u20132 weeks or more, depending on how much you use it. Certain manufacturers market their brushes as having better durability, so you might want to try a few and see which lasts longest for you.<\/p> <p>If you don\u2019t like the idea of throwing away plastic brushes so often, check out more eco-friendly alternatives that we cover later on.<\/p> <p>Just like a normal toothbrush, you should rinse interdental brushes after each use to keep them clean.<\/p> <h2 id=\"the-best-interdental-brush-brands-in-the-us\" \"the-best-interdental-brush-brands-in-the-us\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">The best interdental brush brands in the US<\/h2> <p>So, now you know how to use interdental brushes, but <strong>which is the best brand and type for you<\/strong>? Below we cover some of the biggest brands in the US, as well as some lesser-known ones which offer different features.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TePe interdental brushes<\/h3> <p>Swedish company TePe is one of the leading names in the specialist toothbrush market. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1895931&amp;u=2108362&amp;m=118355&amp;urllink=www%2Etepeusa%2Ecom%2Fpages%2Fcleaning%2Dbetween%2Dteeth&amp;afftrack=inbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">wide range of interdental and interspace toothbrushes<\/a> should suit pretty much every need, whether it\u2019s cleaning a tiny gap between teeth or larger spaces around implants.<\/p> <p>TePe\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1895931&amp;u=2108362&amp;m=118355&amp;urllink=www%2Etepeusa%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Ftepe%2Dinterdental%2Dbrushes%2Doriginal&amp;afftrack=inbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">original interproximal brushes<\/a> come in nine sizes and they also have <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1895931&amp;u=2108362&amp;m=118355&amp;urllink=www%2Etepeusa%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Ftepe%2Dinterdental%2Dbrushes%2Dextra%2Dsoft&amp;afftrack=inbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">extra-soft versions<\/a> in six sizes (0.45, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 and 1.1 mm). The four smallest sizes (from 0.4 to 0.6 mm) have a flexible neck which provides extra durability.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64069\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-in-bag-209x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-in-bag-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-in-bag-713x1024.jpg 713w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-in-bag-768x1102.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-in-bag-1070x1536.jpg 1070w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-in-bag-1427x2048.jpg 1427w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/tepe-interdental-brushes-in-bag-scaled.jpg 1783w\" alt=\"small interdental brush\" width=\"209\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Perhaps you need the smallest size<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> <p>Tepe Angle interdental brushes have a longer handle, more like a regular toothbrush, with an angled head designed to reach in between teeth at the back of the mouth.<\/p> <p>You can buy TePe interdental brushes in most pharmacies, larger supermarkets, and many dental practices. However, you might find the cheapest TePe interdental brushes on the TePe website, where you can save by buying in bulk. The <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1895931&amp;u=2108362&amp;m=118355&amp;urllink=www%2Etepeusa%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Ftepe%2Dinterdental%2Dbrushes%2Doriginal%2Fproducts%2Ftepe%2Dinterdental%2Dbrushes%2Doriginal%2Dpink%2Diso%2Dsize%2D0%3Fvariant%3D17013516730458&amp;afftrack=inbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">pink interdental brushes<\/a> (pictured) are the smallest available from TePe, but you can browse the full range of sizes by clicking below or selecting a mixed pack of the originals, mentioned above, to try out different sizes.<\/p> <div class=\"mega-button\"><a class=\"orange\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1895931&amp;u=2108362&amp;m=118355&amp;urllink=www%2Etepeusa%2Ecom%2Fpages%2Fcleaning%2Dbetween%2Dteeth&amp;afftrack=inbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">View the full range of TePe interdental brushes<\/a><\/div> <p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CEhifQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CEhifQ\">purchase them on Amazon<\/a> if you prefer.<\/p> <p>TePe brushes are manufactured to high ISO standards, but one big downside to them is the amount of plastic waste, since no parts of their brushes are reusable.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GUM interdental brushes<\/h3> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2RVoq0f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">GUM interdental brushes<\/a> or \u201cProxabrush\u201d as they call it, can be bought in packs of 10 of all the same size. The upside of this is that if you have a size you like then you\u2019re not getting sizes that you don\u2019t need. However, if you have different size requirements for different teeth, you\u2019ll have to buy another pack in a different size. Thankfully they aren\u2019t too expensive, averaging on Amazon at just over $5 for a pack of 10.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-78169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/06\/71jtbkxdx1l-ac-sl1500-231x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/06\/71jtbkxdx1l-ac-sl1500-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/06\/71jtbkxdx1l-ac-sl1500-789x1024.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/06\/71jtbkxdx1l-ac-sl1500-768x997.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/06\/71jtbkxdx1l-ac-sl1500.jpg 1156w\" alt=\"GUM interdental brushes\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Proxabrush offers good quality<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> <p>The sizes for GUM interdental brushes aren\u2019t given in mm, but instead, they are measured as \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2DnSU2t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow\">micro-tight<\/a>,\u201d \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35GQKqL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow\">ultra-tight<\/a>,\u201d \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37NLy6c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow\">tight<\/a>,\u201d \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37EifTE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow\">moderate<\/a>,\u201d and \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Y4PBXH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow\">wide<\/a>.\u201d<\/p> <p>If you prefer an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2rw5g5Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow\">angled interdental brush<\/a>, GUM also has an option for that. It comes with a handy and compact travel case, and you can buy it in bulk on Amazon.<\/p> <p>If your dentist has recommended that you use an interdental brush, but you feel bad about all of the plastic waste that these seemingly innocuous cleaners create, GUM has a solution for that, too.<\/p> <p>You can buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XVkmxX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow\">GUM Proxabrush reusable handle<\/a> that will work with tight, moderate and wide heads.<\/p> <div class=\"mega-button\"><a class=\"orange\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Lhw2Gq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow nofollow noopener nofollow\">View GUM interdental toothbrushes on Amazon<\/a><\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oral-B interdental brushes<\/h3> <p>Fans of Oral-B will be happy to know that you can buy an Oral-B interproximal brush as well. You\u2019ll get a handle that is just as ergonomic as your Oral-B toothbrush handle, and that can be easily refilled thanks to its easy snap-lock head. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2R19flH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow\">This Oral-B interdental brush handle<\/a> comes with two refills to get you started on your journey to cleaner teeth and gums!<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dentek Easy Brush interdental cleaners<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-78170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/06\/71cjgdorazl-ac-sl1500-300x236.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/06\/71cjgdorazl-ac-sl1500-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/06\/71cjgdorazl-ac-sl1500-1024x805.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/06\/71cjgdorazl-ac-sl1500-768x604.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/06\/71cjgdorazl-ac-sl1500.jpg 1500w\" alt=\"Dentek easy brush interdental cleaners\" width=\"300\" height=\"236\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dentek brushes come with protective covers<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> <p>Another extremely popular option is the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33sGqBm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow\">Dentek Easy Brush<\/a>. These interdental cleaners are great for cleaning around dental work such as braces and bridges. They also have a handle with a flexible hold, meaning it stays in position when bent. There\u2019s also a cap that keeps the brush clean, and when removed can be attached to the handle to extend the handle\u2019s length and make it easier to hold.<\/p> <p>Another thing people love about the Dentek interproximal brush is that it is flavored with mint, so your mouth feels super fresh when you\u2019re done.<\/p> <p>Dentek also claims to have the only brush on the market with an advanced fluoride coating for even cleaner teeth and stronger enamel.<\/p> <p>These interdental cleaners come in five sizes: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38LW26W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\" aria-label=\"micro-tight (opens in a new tab)\">micro-tight<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35qQ6y0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\" aria-label=\"tight (opens in a new tab)\">tight<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2sAp0Wr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\" aria-label=\"standard (opens in a new tab)\">standard<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ptgodv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\" aria-label=\"wide (opens in a new tab)\">wide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2qUkpxV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\" aria-label=\"slim (opens in a new tab)\">slim<\/a>. The slim brush is disposable for those who want a new brush every time.<\/p> <p>One happy customer says:<\/p> <blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cI have never found any dental picks as good as these (tried many brands and types). Great for traveling with their protective covers!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Piksters Interdental Brush<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-78171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/06\/71hle55odtl-ac-sl1280-271x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/06\/71hle55odtl-ac-sl1280-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/06\/71hle55odtl-ac-sl1280-923x1024.jpg 923w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/06\/71hle55odtl-ac-sl1280-768x852.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/06\/71hle55odtl-ac-sl1280.jpg 1010w\" alt=\"Piksters interdental\" width=\"271\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These have 40 size options<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kaFUkY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">Piksters brushes<\/a> are reusable and come with 40 different color-coded size options. They also come in a resealable packaging so they won\u2019t spill all over your purse or your medicine cabinet. The handle is slim and ergonomic and you can also use a connector handle from Piksters to make the brushes longer.<\/p> <p>Here\u2019s what one happy braces wearer had to say:<\/p> <blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cI bought these in size 6. The are perfect for getting between braces. The heads are much bigger and sturdier than the little ones you find in the store so they don\u2019t bend all over the place when you use them, which is great.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote> <h2 id=\"eco-friendly-options\" \"eco-friendly-options\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">Eco-friendly options<\/h2> <p>If you don\u2019t like the idea of using so much disposable plastic, unfortunately, there aren\u2019t many options for bamboo interdental brushes available in the US at the moment, but you can find more about your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/how-to-floss\/plastic-free-dental-floss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"57504\">plastic-free floss<\/a> options in our separate article.<\/p> <p>Meanwhile, have a look at some more sustainable between-teeth cleaning options to consider.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Replaceable brush heads<\/h3> <p>Firstly, you could look for an <strong>interdental toothbrush with replaceable heads<\/strong>. Although still made from plastic, the amount of waste each time you need to replace the brush head is minimal. Choosing a high-quality brand like GUM (described above) means you won\u2019t need to replace your brush heads as often, either.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water flossers (oral irrigators)<\/h3> <p>A completely different option would be to <strong>invest in a water flosser<\/strong>, an electronic device that shoots a high-powered jet of water to clean between the teeth (think of it as an electric interdental brush). Are they as effective as manual interdental brushing or flossing? Perhaps not quite, but the big brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2suSFAB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\" aria-label=\"Waterpik (opens in a new tab)\">cariPRO<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LYgY0A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\" aria-label=\"Oral-B (opens in a new tab)\">Oral-B<\/a> are improving their technology all the time. An added bonus is that they are very easy to use, so you\u2019re more likely to keep up daily use.<\/p> <p>Of course, this option still involves a plastic device\u2014plus it uses electricity\u2014so you\u2019ll need to decide which is the lesser of two evils in your mind. But assuming you get a good few years\u2019 use out of your water flosser, it might be less environmentally damaging than going through hundreds of little plastic brushes.<\/p> <p>Check out our water flosser <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/best-water-flosser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guide<\/a> if you want to know more about oral irrigators, how they work, and how much they cost.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-9616\"> <figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/12\/Dentist-holding-interdental-and-normal-toothbrush.jpg\" alt=\"interdental cleaners\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use interdental cleaners to supplement, not replace, your toothbrush<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> <h2 id=\"conclusion\" \"conclusion\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2> <p>Cleaning between teeth is an important part of your daily oral hygiene routine. Interdental brushes are an effective alternative to string floss, and they are available in different sizes to suit any kind of space between teeth.<\/p> <p>When choosing the best interdental brush for you, consider the following:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Are you prepared to pay more for a higher-quality, durable brush that will last longer?<\/li> <li>Do you need a long-handled brush with an angled head for reaching your back teeth?<\/li> <li>Do you need brushes in a variety of sizes for cleaning different-sized gaps?<\/li> <li>Would you prefer a less wasteful option like replaceable heads or even a water flosser?<\/li> <\/ul> <p>We hope the information in this guide has helped you understand interdental brush sizes and designs so you can select one that meets your needs.<\/p> <div class=\"socials_share\"> <ul class=\"share-buttons\"> <li class=\"share_item share_item-facebook\"><\/li> <li class=\"share_item share_item-twitter\"><\/li> <li class=\"share_item share_item-whatsapp-web\"><\/li> <li class=\"share_item share_item-common\"><\/li> <\/ul> <p><script>\n    document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function(event) {\n        var tempInput = jQuery('<input type=\"text\">');\n        var curUrl = jQuery(location).attr('href');\n        var shareButton = jQuery('.share-copy-link');\n        shareButton.on('click', function (e) {\n            e.preventDefault();\n            if (navigator.share) {\n                navigator.share({\n                    title: 'Dentaly.org | Your Oral Healthcare Portal',\n                    url: curUrl\n                }).then(() => {\n                    console.log('Thanks for sharing!');\n                }).catch(console.error);\n            } else {\n                jQuery('body').append(tempInput);\n                tempInput.val(curUrl).select();\n                document.execCommand('copy');\n                tempInput.remove();\n                jQuery(this).attr('data-state', 'Link is copied').addClass('copied');\n                setTimeout(function () {\n                    jQuery('.share-copy-link').removeClass('copied');\n                }, 8000);\n            }\n        });\n    });\n<\/script><\/p> <\/div> <p><!--copyscapeskip--><\/p> <div class=\"medical-references\"> <div class=\"medical-references__heading\">Sources<\/div> <div class=\"medical-references__list\"> <p><strong>ResearchGate: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/306119789_Comparison_Between_Interdental_Brush_and_Dental_Floss_for_Controlling_Interproximal_Biofilm_in_Teeth_and_Implants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comparison Between Interdental Brush and Dental Floss for Controlling Interproximal Biofilm in Teeth and Implants<\/a>. Consulted 3rd December 2019.<\/p> <p><strong>Oral Health Foundation: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalhealth.org\/news\/which-comes-first-brushing-or-flossing-new-study-shows-that-we-should-clean-between-our-teeth-before-brushing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Which comes first, brushing or flossing? New study shows that we should clean between our teeth before brushing<\/a>. Consulted 3rd December 2019.<\/p> <p><strong>ADA:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\/member-center\/oral-health-topics\/floss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Floss\/Interdental Cleaners<\/a>. 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<p><strong>ResearchGate: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/306119789_Comparison_Between_Interdental_Brush_and_Dental_Floss_for_Controlling_Interproximal_Biofilm_in_Teeth_and_Implants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comparison Between Interdental Brush and Dental Floss for Controlling Interproximal Biofilm in Teeth and Implants<\/a>. 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