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A revolution in interdental brush performance and price.

Almost ½ the price of other interdental brushes. Compare with the brushes you’re currently using.

STRONGER STIFFER WIRE - more resistant to bending and buckling – even in the smaller sizes.
• Good quality materials including DuPont™ Tynex filaments which deliver superior cleaning ability and extended brush life.

TWISTY HANDLE - the slim, round handle, which is a unique feature, enables the user to rotate the brush. This makes insertion easier and also improves
the cleaning ability.

BRILLIANT IN FURCAS - the bristles compress on insertion and spring open on withdrawal - excellent cleaning in the difficult areas where it matters most, molars & premolars.

CONVENIENT AND HYGENIC - No fiddly brush heads to replace (patient compliance is directly related to ease of use). Each brush has its own cap.

BEST VALUE - Only 39c each brush per box.
• Only 37c each brush per 40 pack
• Only 23c each brush per office pack.

10 Brushes in each Pack; 10 Packs in a Box
10 packs

Contains 10 brushes of one size (0 to 7). Contains 10 brushes in a mix of the 8 sizes (0 to 7).

40 packs

Contains 40 of the same size brush enclosed in a translucent plastic case, with a resealable lid - coming soon.

 

Professional Pack

The Professional pack has been designed specifically for use by dentists and hygienists. It contains an assortment of sizes (size 0-7) totalling 200 brushes. The intention is to provide dentists with an economical “sample” pack. This can be used to demonstrate to the patient the correct way to use the brush and identify which sizes they will need to purchase.
The pack can be purchased extremely cheaply (as we subsidise the cost) and is not available for resale.

Piksters™

Size

JIS

Head shape

Size 0

0

max 0.6mm

Straight

1

max 0.7mm

Straight

2

max 0.8mm

Straight

3

0.8 ~ 1.0mm

Taper

4

1.0 ~ 1.2mm

Taper

5

1.2 ~ 1.4mm

Taper

6

1.4 ~ 1.6mm

Taper

7

1.6 ~ 1.8mm

Taper

  • Other brushes often have softer wire which has less resistance to bending and is less resiliant.
  • Most other brushes can't be fully rotated, are awkward to use and may require handle extension.
  • Floss cannot clean areas with concave surfaces.
  • Small replaceable brush heads are less hygenic and can be difficult for some patients.
  • Other brushes are much more expensive.

If you have bleeding gums.

If your gums bleed when you first start to use Piksters™, do not be concerned. it will stop in a week or two and is most likely a sign that you do need to use Piksters™. It is usually due to existing inflammation in the gums, which causes weakening of the blood vessels.

This is due to insufficient plaque removal, which is in turn due to insufficient brushing. (Plaque is the sticky, white paste that forms a film on the teeth and gums). If you remove the plaque then the gum can heal and the bleeding will stop with time. So don't be concerned if your gums bleed to begin with - it is a sign that you need to brush more, not less. Please speak to your dentist if it continues -you may have a build up of hardened plaque (calculus or tartar) under the gum, which needs removal by a dental professional.

Please Note: All interdental brushes, toothpicks and sticks can put pressure on the tip of the gum, especially if you force it or use a brush that is too big for the space. This can cause a slight re-shaping of the gum over time. Use small sizes with a gentle action for cosmetic areas such as the front teeth and larger Piksters™ with a firmer action for the back teeth.

What's the hidden truth behind your gums?

  • Many people have pockets or gaps between their gum and tooth. Normally they are 2-3mm deep. If periodontal disease sets in they can increase to 5 or 6 mm and become self-degenerating. The deeper the pocket, the harder it is to stop it getting worse!
  • Ask your dentist or hygienist to check your pocket depths and advise what should be done, if anything. See your dentist if your gums bleed regularly, if you have bad breath or if food habitually catches between your back teeth.
  • Have your teeth scaled every 6 months to remove the hard, rock-like buildup that continually recurs - especially below the gum where you can't see it.

Do you need corrective gum recontouring?

  • Quite often periodontal disease can destroy the bone between and around your teeth, whilst the gum on the outside remains at the existing height. This creates a space where plaque and dangerous bacteria can be sheltered from the cleaning action of your brush. These areas are called periodontal pockets.
  • If you have periodontal pockets where plaque and food particles become trapped between back teeth, ask your dentist if a simple, generally almost painless procedure should be performed which involves removal and re-contouring of small amounts of gum. This will open up the plaque trap and enable you to get an interdental brush into the area which was previously impossible to clean. Use the biggest one you can comfortably get into the gap.

Why are interdental brushes so effective?

Areas that often harbor plaque and bacteria are the indents between the roots of your molars and premolars. These areas are called "furcations", and the gradual destruction of bone in these areas will eventually cause tooth loss. Even floss does not clean well in furcations. Interdental brushes such as Piksters™ can help to slow down or stop this destructive process because the bristles compress and spring into the furcation, especially during the backward stroke.

Ask your dentist or dental hygienist for more information about gum or periodontal disease because it is generally painless and significant problems can develop without you knowing it.

 


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