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A member asked:
If i floss, will plaque chip off again?small piece of plaque came off yesterday so i was curious?
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Sometimes: Probably was tartar (calculus) chipping off. The presence of calculus means you need to have your teeth professionally cleaned.
Answered 7/6/2015
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