A member asked:

How can i get calculus off my teeth without going to the dentist?

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Dr. Kini Tran answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No you can't: You will cause harm to your gums and tooth. You really should let your dentist or hygienist clean off the calculus without harm. Best of luck to you.

Answered 12/9/2016

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Dr. Albert E. Klitzke answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Not recommeded: You would have to use the dental scalers a hygienist uses. Unless you have dental training on this you could: 1. Remove gum tissue/ filling 2. Infect yourself by not using a sterile instrument in your mouth leading to cold sores or tetanus. It takes a lot of training to safely enter the mouth with a sharp scaler. As a dentist i woul not consider scaling my one teeth and pay a hygienist to do i.

Answered 3/10/2016

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Dr. Yigal Prilutsky answered

Specializes in Dentistry

You shouldn't!: I am an experienced dentist, and i would not try to clean my own teeth. A lot of harm can be caused to your teeth and gums if a cleaning is not done carefully and properly by a trained, licensed, and competent dentist or dental hygienist. Please see a dentist!

Answered 12/10/2012

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Will i be able to just go to the dentist to get an xray for my teeth?

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