The ICON interdental brushes from Stoddard come in a full range of eight sizes, including a white 0.35mm brush which is the smallest of all those we've featured here. If you find that other brands of brush are too large to fit between your teeth, this could be worth a try. Another thing people love about the Dentek interproximal brush is that it is flavored with mint, so your mouth feels super fresh when you're done.

Interdental brushes are available in various sizes to accommodate different tooth gaps and spaces between teeth. The sizes typically range from very small (0.4mm) to larger (1.5mm or more), with several intermediate sizes in between.Choosing the right interdental brush size is important for effective cleaning and comfort. Using a brush that is too small may not effectively remove plaque and debris, while using one that is too large can cause discomfort or potential damage to the gums. Prices are slightly higher than most plastic brushes, as is often the case with environmentally-friendly alternatives, but they are not prohibitively expensive. These interdental cleaners come in five sizes: micro-tight, tight, standard, wide and slim. The slim brush is disposable for those who want a new brush every time.If you find it difficult to use interdental brushes, get advice from your dentist or dental hygienist. Firstly, you could look for an interdental toothbrush with replaceable heads. 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't need to replace your brush heads as often, either. Water flossers (oral irrigators) Dentek also claims to have the only brush on the market with an advanced fluoride coating for even cleaner teeth and stronger enamel. I 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't bend all over the place when you use them, which is great.” Eco-friendly options Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS.

Interdental brushes help to prevent gum disease by getting rid of pieces of food and plaque from between your teeth.

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 1–2 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. 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. If you don't like the idea of using so much disposable plastic, unfortunately, there aren't many options for bamboo interdental brushes available in the US at the moment, but you can find more about your plastic-free floss options in our separate article. 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're going to go into more detail about these different options later on so you can work out which is the best interdental brush for your needs. Interdental brushes vs floss A completely different option would be to invest in a water flosser, an electronic device which shoots a high-powered jet of water to clean between the teeth (think of it like an electric interdental brush). Are they as effective as manual interdental brushing or flossing? Perhaps not quite, but the big brands like Philips and Oral-B are improving their technology all the time. An added bonus is that they are much less fiddly to use, so you're more likely to keep up daily use.