TePe Interdental mini tooth brushes - So Expensive

quid-itch

I am nagged by my dental hygienist to use these mini brushes to maintain a good set of chompers however I am surprised how expensive the recommended brand is - over £3 for a pack of 5 TePe brushes!

Given that they tend to snap off afte half a dozen uses I wonder if any other frugalists have found a more affordable alternative to TePe - I tried a Wilko home brand but ended up with a mouth full of fine fibres....

Keep Smiling

nyermen

Havent tried them but I saw some in Home Bargains last week.

mmmmchocolate

I buy the proper ones but in bulk from a dental supply company with an ebay shop. They're about £10 for 25 - still not excatly cheap, but my teeth are worth it

Toothsmith

Supermarket packs tend to have less in than the packs you can buy at the dentist.

The packs I supply have 8 in them. I think we charge £3.50 per pack.

They do last a little longer once you get good at using them - and as said above, they can be bought cheaper in bulk online - but always make sure you're getting genuine ones. Fake or cheap imitations can actually do a fair bit of damage. The root surface of the tooth can be very prone to wear if anything too hard/abrasive is frequently rubbed against it.

pollypenny

They are usually on 3 for 2 in Boots, repackaged under the Boots' Expert range.

Maybe you're being too rough if they break so quickly.

horsechestnut

I get mine from Home Bargains. Their non-branded ones are under £1 and come in several sizes. I use the blue ones as they are the correct thickness for my teeth. They also last quite well.
I have tries both branded and non-branded and these suit me the best.
I use Oral B dental floss as this suites me best, but can get it at Home Bargains for over a Pound cheaper than anywhere else.
Home Bargains have many non-branded and generic products that are VERY well priced.