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Dental Floss
Dental Floss (Overview)
Is is a thread used to clean biofilm out the space between teeth. It is available in waxed and unwaxed forms.
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Can dental sealants stick to dental fillings?
Sometimes.: The materials used for dental sealants stick to tooth surface but won't stick to metal fillings. Some times dentists place dental sealants next to fillings to fill in any small gaps between the filling and the tooth's surface. ...Read more
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Dental Floss (Overview)
Is is a thread used to clean biofilm out the space between teeth. It is available in waxed and unwaxed forms.
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Might dental hygienist use a dental drill?
Dental hygienist: Dental hygienist or dental assistants are not allowe to use a high speed hand piece inside patients mouth. If you are referring to the ultrasonic hygiene cleaning instrument, they are allowed to use that. I hope that answers your question. ...Read more
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Dental floss (Tip)
Follow dentist advise on cleaning , flossing, and use of special products. Get regular dental care. ...See more
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Dental cavity crown-re;ated?
Indirectly, maybe: Question is too vague, but i'll address possibilities. If a crown is poorly designed with a gap in the fit on the tooth, a cavity could develop in gap. If cavity remains after tooth reduction for crown, it may continue to progress under crown. If a crown doesn't contact adjacent tooth well, food trap forms which creates a condition for a cavity to occur on adjacent tooth or at margin of crown. ...Read more
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Do dental sealants prevent gum erosion?
No : No.. Sealants are put onto the biting surface of the teeth... Not near the gums. ...Read more
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Dental floss (Tip)
Regular dental cleanings combined with brushing and flossing can prevent gum disease. ...See more
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Dental recommended mouthwashes?
Depends: I recommend smart mouth, and crest pro health for gingivitis. Listerine only for short term use due to alcohol content. Phosphlur is a good flouride rinse. ...Read more
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Does fluoride dental floss really have fluoride and better than regular dental floss?
Dental floss: Fluoride dental floss may be a better option than regular dental floss because Fluoride is able to be applied directly in between those hard to reach places. There is not enough information to determine if it gives your mouth a significant benefit over just flossing with flioride free floss. Flossing period is the real issue. Floss at least twice daily. ...Read more
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Dental floss (Tip)
It's a myth that: i just have bad teeth and it has nothing to do with brushing and flossing habits. ...See more
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Dental caries, tooth decay: causes?
Bacteria: Tooth decay is caused when the bacteria in plaque are exposed to sugars and metabolize the sugars into acid. Plaque is sticky and concentrates the acid onto the enamal of your teeth which dissolves it creating a cavity. Plaque without sugar or starch wil not cause decay. Sugar without plaque will not cause decay. Acid alone, like lemons, will dissolve enamal and can cause decay, . ...Read more
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Dental professionals, "transparent teeth"?
Enamel: If you are referring to the edges of the front teeth being transparent, this is usually due to the natural transparency of enamel. Also, severely worn teeth can look transparent. ...Read more
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Dental floss (Tip)
Brushing, flossing and regular dental care help prevent gum disease. ...See more
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How to floss the back teeth(near wisdom teeth)with a dental pick floss?
Flossing: It is important to floss the back teeth. A dental pick does not get back there easily and completely. This is a difficult area for many people to get to. Work with a dental hygienist. They are very knowledgeable in techniques and tools that would work for you. The hands on instruction with your hygienist would help you perfect your flossing. ...Read more
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Is dental floss more effective than an interdental brush?
Different tools: An interdental brush will clean the space between the teeth that is near the gumline, where the teeth do not touch. Floss cleans the contact point where two adjacent teeth touch, a spot where the brush does not fit. ...Read more
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Dental floss (Tip)
Water pik does not work as well as flossing. Wrong! use it once and you will love it! so good! ...See more
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Can chewing trident gum replace brushing your teeth?
No: Chewing trident gum can be helpful if it is sugar free as this can stimulate saliva and buffer acids in your mouth. You still need to brush and floss your teeth to remove the plaque that can cause cavities, gingivitis, and gum disease. ...Read more
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Is dental floss more effective than floss picks?
Dental floss: For efficiency and patient compliance, I find that my patients do better with the floss picks. From a pure cleaning standpoint, floss wraps around the teeth better if you use is properly. If you are doing one or the other, you are doing better than 90 percent of America, so pat yourself on the back. Just make sure to floss daily along with twice daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste ...Read more
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Dental floss (Tip)
Flossing before brushing instead of after makes it easier to remember to do once it becomes a habit. ...See more
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Dental experts! what toothpastes/dental products strengthen tooth enamel?
Several: Any tooth paste with fluoride make the tooth more resistant to the acids that cause decay. If you get a tooth paste that is designed with a calcium and fluoride combination you can get minor remineralization (hardening) of the tooth. Tooth paste such as Pronamel and Colgate Enamel Health can be good for this. Any tooth paste should not be too abrasive as this can wear enamel away. Hope this is h ...Read more
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Could dental teeth cleaning actually work?
Yes: It actually works all the time.
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Flossing (Definition)
Flossing is an essential part of the tooth-cleaning process because it removes plaque from between teeth and at the gumline, where gingivitis and ...Read more
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