TePe Red 0.5mm Interdental Brush is a small brush specially designed for cleaning between your teeth, where a regular toothbrush doesn t reach. Using an interdental brush every day, as a complement to tooth brushing, is an easy and efficient method to keep your gums and teeth fresh and healthy. These special brushes are designed with a metal wire that cleans your teeth thoroughly. With daily use, these brushes can effectively reduce the build-up of plaque - thus preventing gum disease, bad breath and tooth decay. Cleaning with an interdental brush prevents gum inflammation, cavities and bad breath. All TePe interdental brushes have plastic coating on the wire. All sizes and models of TePe interdental brushes have plastic coating on the wire for safe and gentle cleaning.