TePe Interspace™ is an angled single tuft pointed brush to improve cleaning in difficult areas to access. The removable brush tips can be attached to either side of the handle to change the angle of the brush head, giving better access for hard-to-reach areas. Yellow tips have soft bristles. Blue tips have medium bristles. TePe recommends using the soft texture on natural tooth structures and the medium texture on attachments for overdentures, orthodontic appliances, and other possible appliances. Ask your...

Do you think about the way you brush your teeth every day or is it more of an automatic procedure? Here are 6 tips to make your brushing more effective. Review your technique. Generally, most plaque accumulates along the gumline and between the teeth. When brushing the goal is to feel the bristles along the gumline. Angle your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle towards your gums. Slowly move in a back-and-forth motion around the mouth. Slightly open your mouth, and...

The TePe Nova™ toothbrush is designed with an easy-reach tip for better access in hard-to-reach areas, especially around the back teeth. There is also a tapered brush head for better accessibility and to reduce the gag reflex. It has an easy-grip handle with a thumb pad. The toothbrush neck can be angled without heating. Available in a regular brush head size, and different bristle textures; extra soft, soft, or medium. Using the TePe Nova brush is similar to all manual...

Kids have many changes in routines and schedules throughout the year. They may have seasonal activities, summer or winter breaks, family vacations, and the routines of the school year. Their bodies are also changing and growing, all while they’re learning how to take care of themselves. Maintaining their oral health is essential for life. Getting them to brush twice a day for two minutes and clean between their teeth can be challenging. Here are a few tips on teaching kids...

TePe® Implant Orthodontic Brush is specially designed for cleaning implants and orthodontic appliances.  There are two rows of soft bristles that create an extra narrow brush head, and it has a long, thin neck to facilitate cleaning around orthodontic appliances, as well as the narrow area where implants meet the gum line. The handle is broad for an easy grip and the neck can be angled in hot water for better access. Using the TePe® Implant Orthodontic Brush improves reach...

Wisdom teeth, also known as your third molars, will start to make an appearance between the ages of 17 and 21. These are commonly known as wisdom teeth, because they come through at a later age. Some people get all four, others only a couple, and yet others never get any of their wisdom teeth. When there is enough room and they come into the mouth correctly, healthy wisdom teeth can help you chew. It is important to have a...

May is Older Americans Month, established in 1963 to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons. The theme for 2023 is ‘Aging Unbound’, exploring diverse aging experiences and discussing how communities can combat stereotypes as we expand our thinking about aging—and how all benefit when older adults remain engaged, independent, and included.   Plaque retention in the aging population is exacerbated by the presence of dental restorations (e.g., crowns, bridges), missing teeth, and gingival recession. The aging population...

How to Clean a Dental Bridge When missing a tooth you may notice a difference in chewing, speaking, and the way your smile looks. A bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth and connects the gap where one or more teeth used to be. Bridges use the surrounding teeth to support the artificial teeth. You can either have an implant-supported bridge or a tooth-supported bridge. Both provide a realistic look, and both are different to take care of than a...