Flossing - best items to get?

[AMO]

Hi all,

I want to get some flossing items. At the moment, I have Oral B Satin Tape and also some min-flossers that look like forks with a bit of floss between the fork so that you can get at the back of your teeth easier.

The problem I have with the Satin Tape is that as I floss my hands get wet from the saliver in my mouth as the tape is run through my teeth and then the tape is hard to hold onto. I don't like the mini-flossers as each one can be used one or two times (i.e. between one or two teeth) and then the floss breaks/degrades.

I saw an advert that Oral B have a longer flosser like a toothbrush. Is this any good?

What are the best flossing tools around?

Thanx

AMO

[Toothsmith]

Try Tepe interspace brushes.

More efficient and easier to use than floss. They come in various sizes to fit different spaces.

Ask your dentist or hygienist to size you up for which ones are best for you - or a bit of trial & error buying packs and judging yourself if it's too big or small.

They come in packs of about 6, for £3.50 or cheaper with internet suppliers.

The Orange coloured ones (0.45mm) are a good average size to try for starters.

[MRSMCAWBER]

Are they the ones that look like tiny bottle brushes? if so i use those..they are brilliant....and they dont squeak like floss...eeeekk
they last well too..they are begining to appear in the super markets too...so hopefully they will be coming down in price...

[Toothsmith]

Are they the ones that look like tiny bottle brushes? if so i use those..they are brilliant....and they dont squeak like floss...eeeekk
they last well too..they are begining to appear in the super markets too...so hopefully they will be coming down in price...

That's them.

BTW - our Tesco only has the orange ones,and sells them at £3.25.

I charge my patients £2.75 for them!!!!!! And generally my hygienist gives patients a couple to try after she's explained how to use them, and given the correct size.

[Debt_Free_Chick]

Another vote for TePe brushes.

Some information here (http://www.molarltd.co.uk/tepe/interdental_brushes.htm) and a list of mail order stockists here (http://www.molarltd.co.uk/tepe/map/mailorder.htm). Google will find others, including eBay!

[larmy16]

I buy these off ebay - works out about £2.50 a pack of five. I noticed Superdrug have their own make but I have not tried them.

I had peridontitis (sp) so these are a compulsary part of my oral hygiene now. Much better than flossing.

[floyd]

I buy mine from here http://www.toothbrushdirect.co.uk/shop.php?CategoryID=35 and they do a pack that has a range of sizes so you can test them all out to find which fits best

[choccyface2006]

I have some Tepe brushes but also like Superdrugs own, they are only £1.99 for 5 (I think) and sometimes on BOGOF. They don't come in as many sizes as Tepe but have a choice on cylindrical or tapered. They also have a cap that goes over each brush so they are kept clean. I find the Tepe brushes abit bendy!

I use floss too though as interdental brushes can't get under the gum line like floss/tape can.

Sarah x

[AMO]

Thanx for all the advice. Really appreciate it. Assuming I don't go for these or want to use flossing in conjunction, any recommendations on floss?

Thanx

AMO

[AMO]

Ordered the Tepe Interdental variety pack thanx. Couldn't work out if the interspace ones were more appropriate though, but interspace don't have a variety pack.

Anyone know if the Oral B Hummingbird is any good?
http://www.oralb.com/us/products/flossinterdental/hummingbird/

Thanx

AMO

[angel]

I use Tepees daily and have never found out how often they have to be replaced. Anyone know?