Question 1

what's dental plaque made of?

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By products: Plaque consists of food debris, bacteria, and dead cells that have become detached from the mucosa in the mouth.

Question 2

how do you help presumed dental plaque?

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Dental plaque: Treatment for dental plaque will reduce the risk for dental caries (cavities) and gingivitis. Regular brushing and flossing reduces that chance that plaque will damage the tooth enamel. Professional dental cleaning removes plaque and tartar that cannot be removed by brushing and flossing. Professional cleaning, performed once or twice a year, can prevent the build-up of plaque.

Question 3

how do i eliminate dental plaque, what to do?

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Dental Plaque: Dental plaque is soft and easily removed with proper and adequate tooth brushing and flossing. When it becomes hard and is called calculus or tartar, it needs to be removed by a dentist or dental hygienist.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: dental plaque?

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Dental Plaque: A biofilm of bacteria that forms on surfaces within the mouth.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of dental plaque and how can i address them?

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Plaque: Daily flossing is the best way to avoid buildup of plaque.  Regular dental visits are also helpful.

Question 6

how do dental plaque and tartar differ?

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Calcification: Tartar, or calculus, is dental plaque that has hardened or calcified because the plaque hasn't been properly disrupted or removed by brushing and flossing.

Question 7

can you tell me what scaling (removal of dental plaque) involve?

Accepted Answer

Removing calculus: Scaling of the teeth involves using sharp instruments to remove hardened plaque from your teeth. The dentist or dental hygienists uses scalers to remove this hard substance from the teeth. Only by having a professional cleaning are you able to remove this calculus from your teeth. It is not something you can do yourself.

Question 8

what is the name of the bacteria that causes dental plaque?

Accepted Answer

Strep mutans is one : There are many, but strep mutans is the one that causes cavities. There are many that cause periodontal disease.

Question 9

what do dentists do to remove dental plaque?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning: Use of an ultrasonic cleaning instrument works really well.

Question 10

what should an alternative health practitioner want with dental plaque?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria type: Determination of what bacteria and chemistry is in this plaque and how you can counter the damaging effect.  This is a complex way of coming to the simple solution of brushing the plaque off of the teeth.

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