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Tartar build up under gums
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Charles Kattuahanswered
Dentistry 25 years experience
Possibly: Normally the presence of tartar is not painful, but sometimes the tartar can be sharp and irritate your gums to point where they become infected. Pain... Read More
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A Verified Doctoranswered
Endodontics 46 years experience
Yes: Tartar and calculus act like sandpaper on your gums. Proper home care w/ flossing and brushing a nd flossing along w/ agood cleaning will prevent this... Read More
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5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. K Bigelowanswered
38 years experience
Dental Hygienist: A qualified dental hygienist or dentist can painlessly remove the hard tartar from your teeth. The hard cement-like tartar is removed using sharp dent... Read More
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5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Dante De Crescenzoanswered
Dentistry 51 years experience
See your dentist: Tarter is a calcified substance that is often tightly adhered to the outer surface of a tooth. In most cases, once it has adhered, it would be very d... Read More
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. William Williamsanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 48 years experience
Find a new dentist: One who treats more aggressively and thoroughly. There are vast differences in dentists. Demand a well - designed treatment plan to get rid of your d... Read More
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4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A Verified Doctoranswered
Dentistry 38 years experience
Gingivitis: You need more than just a single cleaning to treat inflamed gums. Have you seen the dentist since your initial cleaning? Have you followed the dent... Read More
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4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
See your dentist : again for re-evaluation. You may need subgingival (deep cleaning) and root planning to remove: contamination, toxins, micro-organisms, plaque, and cal... Read More
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3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
The best solution is to go to a dentist for treatment. If tartar it can be scraped off, if a cavity it will show up on an x-ray Poor oral hygiene will... Read More
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Reviewed Jun 11, 2022
A 61-year-old male asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Dental Cleanings: Not particularly harmful, but may be prevented by meticulous home care including flossing. Your diet and smoking can also contribute to excessive buil... Read More
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6 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Ask your Dentist: All tarter above and below gum line should be removed. Roots of teeth should be glass smooth and gum tissues inflammation free. If you are unsure as... Read More
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737 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bruce Popeanswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Yes : Yes, there will be some reattachment after the teeth have been cleaned. Measurements are usually made before and some months after to see both the amo... Read More
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Dentistry 38 years experience
See dentist: The best way for you to find an answer is to see a dentist for an exam. When was the last time you had your teeth cleaned? Is the bleeding only aroun... Read More
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4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
It's not: No one has to use an electric toothbrush for proper oral hygiene. A hand held toothbrush and dental floss is all that is necessary. However, many pa... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
It is normal: During deep cleaning, instruments are used to remove plaque and to eliminate the source of infection. As a result, discomfort and swelling are usuall... Read More
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4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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