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Orthodontic and aligner care

TePe Compact Tuft

By TePe

A single-tuft brush for precision cleaning where a normal brush struggles – around brackets, along the gumline, crowded teeth and emerging back teeth.

Where to buy

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Key features

  • Angled handle with a small, dome-shaped tuft of short, firm filaments
  • TePe lists uses including fixed braces, implant-supported work, crowded teeth, the gumline and erupting or impacted wisdom teeth
  • Suitable for children with adult help
  • Neck can be angled in hot water for better access

Features as described by the manufacturer, checked September 2026. We haven’t independently tested this product.

Can be useful for

A product can support daily care but can’t treat a dental problem on its own. See a dentist if symptoms persist.

Choosing orthodontic and aligner care

  • Ask your orthodontist which cleaning aids suit your appliance.
  • Carry a compact brush for cleaning after meals.
  • Use threader or spongy floss to get under wires.
  • Avoid hard, crunchy or sticky foods and chewing gum, which the NHS says can damage braces.
  • After treatment, wear your retainer exactly as instructed.

Read our full buying guide for orthodontic and aligner care