TePe Toothbrushes Designed for Daily Care

TePe offers different sizes of toothbrushes for the different stages of life. Every TePe brush has been designed with the...
TePe offers different sizes of toothbrushes for the different stages of life. Every TePe brush has been designed with the help of Dental Professionals to deliver the highest quality and most effective toothbrushes for both adults and children. The toothbrushes are efficient, durable, and easy to use. All our toothbrushes have a tapered brush head for better accessibility and to reduce the gag reflex.     TePe Supreme™: The TePe Supreme™ toothbrush has an innovative bristle design, along with a...
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The Hygienist - Recognizing the role dental hygienis...

Every October is National Dental Hygiene Month. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) initiates a national campaign to celebrate and...
Every October is National Dental Hygiene Month. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) initiates a national campaign to celebrate and recognize the role dental hygienists play in improving the health of their patients, as well as spread awareness about the importance of oral health. During this month the goal is to: Promote the value of oral health. Good oral health is essential for overall health, so this month is all about the importance of maintaining your healthy smile. Encourage you...
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Do I have to brush my dental implants?

You must maintain your dental implants with proper oral hygiene at home. Implants can develop disease, just like a natural...
You must maintain your dental implants with proper oral hygiene at home. Implants can develop disease, just like a natural tooth. Bacterial plaque is a sticky film that constantly forms on your teeth and implants. If you do not clean your implant(s) properly, the plaque builds up and can cause gum inflammation called peri-implant mucositis. Your gums may look red, swollen, feel sensitive or bleed easily. This can be reversed, but if plaque is not removed, the bone around the...
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Limit Sugary Drinks in your Diet

Limit Sugary Drinks Sugar-sweetened beverages are the number one source of added sugars in a typical diet of those in...
Limit Sugary Drinks Sugar-sweetened beverages are the number one source of added sugars in a typical diet of those in the United States.1 Sugary drinks refer to any beverage with added sugar or other sweeteners, including fruit juice concentrates. Imagine scooping 7 to 10 teaspoons full of sugar into your 12-ounce glass of water. This is how much is in a typical can of soda. Although 100% fruit juices contain nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, it should also be...
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The Dental Implant Process

Getting dental implants as a tooth replacement option can be a long process from start to finish. Your dental professional...
Getting dental implants as a tooth replacement option can be a long process from start to finish. Your dental professional should inform you of the process before starting to limit miscommunication and any false expectations.   A dental implant consists of a screw that is placed in the jawbone and a crown, which looks like a natural tooth, is anchored to the implant. Dental implants are one of the most viable methods of teeth replacement.   Before Placing the Implant:...
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What is Carbon Neutrality?

What is Carbon Neutrality? Committing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), TePe set a carbon neutrality target in our...
What is Carbon Neutrality? Committing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), TePe set a carbon neutrality target in our self-produced products and packaging in 2022. We have lowered our carbon footprint significantly and are able to offer a complete oral care range produced in a sustainable way. Carbon neutrality is accomplished when you have absorbed as much carbon dioxide as you have given off during the life of a product.   By assessing our carbon footprint, we can know...
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What are the advantages to implants?

Dental implants allow for a replacement of a single missing tooth or several missing teeth. Perhaps you were born without...
Dental implants allow for a replacement of a single missing tooth or several missing teeth. Perhaps you were born without a tooth or have had to have teeth removed due to injury, infection, or decay.   If you have a missing tooth, there are several options. You could get a bridge, dentures, implant(s), or do nothing. Here are 5 advantages of dental implants (AAID, 2022). Feel, look, fit, and function like healthy, natural teeth. Don’t slip or click when you...
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What is a TePe Compact Tuft Brush?

The TePe Compact Tuft is an angled brush with a small, dome-shaped tuft with tightly packed short bristles that give...
The TePe Compact Tuft is an angled brush with a small, dome-shaped tuft with tightly packed short bristles that give a firm feel. This brush is versatile. It can be used with: implants attachments for overdentures fixed braces along the gum line emerging or partially erupted teeth misaligned teeth removing surface stain removing sticky plaque How to use the Compact Tuft Brush Due to its versatility, instructions for using the compact tuft specialty brush will be unique to your situation....
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Choosing a Sustainable Choice with TePe

Choosing a Sustainable Choice with TePe By choosing TePe, you are making a sustainable choice. TePe has made a commitment...
Choosing a Sustainable Choice with TePe By choosing TePe, you are making a sustainable choice. TePe has made a commitment to integrate sustainability into everything we do, for people and for the environment. It is a key element in our strategy. Sustainability at TePe means ensuring environmental, economic, and social well-being for today and tomorrow. From a holistic approach we see the economic, social, and environmental aspects as interconnected. They need to be balanced and considered in all our decisions....
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Are you too tired to clean your teeth at night?

At the end of the day, we are often exhausted and want to go to sleep. The last thing we...
At the end of the day, we are often exhausted and want to go to sleep. The last thing we want to think about is taking care of our teeth…angling the toothbrush just right or if we wrapped the floss tight enough against each tooth. Bacteria doesn’t stop working when you sleep. The bacteria come together and form little communities around the plaque particles and different components in our saliva. If this is left undisrupted, it contributes to both cavities...
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Diet Impacts Tooth Health

Diet Impacts Tooth Health Your mouth is essential for chewing and swallowing your food. The mouth is the first point...
Diet Impacts Tooth Health Your mouth is essential for chewing and swallowing your food. The mouth is the first point of contact with all the nutrients your body needs. What you put in your mouth impacts both your oral and general health. What is a cavity? Cavities form when the bacteria in the mouth eat the available sugars and produce acid, which breaks down the outer layer, the enamel, of the tooth. Cavities often develop between the teeth and in...
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Tips for caring for your braces

Tips for caring for your braces Develop routines, as schedules continually change during each season. Use fluoride toothpaste to make...
Tips for caring for your braces Develop routines, as schedules continually change during each season. Use fluoride toothpaste to make your teeth stronger. Use a mouthwash with fluoride, if possible after a snack or lunch, to help strengthen the teeth. When first getting the orthodontic appliance, serve soft food. Prepare a travel case with an extra set of oral hygiene products to bring to school or work. Stock up with orthodontic wax to prevent mouth irritations from sharp edges. If...
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