A member asked:

What do dentists do to remove dental plaque?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

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

Answered 6/24/2013

5.2k views

Thank

Scaling: Dentisits remeove dental plaque and more importantly tartar by scaling and root planing. By definition, plaque is easily removed with proper brushing and flossing.

Answered 12/23/2013

5.2k views

Thank

Cleaning: Removing dental plaque requires an appointment with the dentist or hygienist who uses instruments to gently scrape off the plaque from teeth which starts forming at gumline. The procedure is completed by polishing and flossing.

Answered 8/22/2017

575 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What do I do to remove plaque from my bottom teeth at home?

A doctor has provided 1 answer