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Q.What is Oral Hygiene and Plaque?
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Oral hygiene refers to keeping the mouth, and particularly the teeth, clean and free of dental plaque.
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"Daily oral hygiene practices such as brushing and flossing can prevent both caries and gingivitis."
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The above should be combined with a daily flouride mouthwash.
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You are also advised to see your dentist twice a year for professional cleaning.
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Q. What are dental plaque, calculus or tartar?
- Dental plaque is a thin film of bacteria and other organic material that sticks to teeth.
- Plaque cannot be rinsed off, but it can be removed by brushing and flossing.
- If plaque is not removed, it can cause periodontal disease.
- The longer that plaque is allowed to remain on teeth, the greater are the risks of gum disease.
- If plaque is not removed, it can harden to form calculus.
- Calculus causes gum problems. It should be professionally removed as regular brushing will not do so.
- Calculus occurs more often in older children and adults.
- Diets rich in soft, sticky, carbohydrate foods with high sugar contents encourage plaque formation.
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Q.What is the best way to control dental plaque?
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Brushing and flossing will control plaque formation.
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Brush and floss twice a day, after breakfast and before bedtime.
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Rinse daily with a fluoride mouthwash.
- Eating less refined sugar will reduce plaque formation.
- Professional cleaning
- Professional cleaning by the hygienist, dentist or periodontist will include:
Scaling, which is
the professional removal of plaque and calculus.- Root planing, which is the smoothing and polishing of root surfaces.
- planing must be carried out regularly to control the disease.
Regular return or recall visits to the periodontist, dentist or
hygienist
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Q.How will my teeth look and feel after treatment?
Regular return or recall visits to the periodontist, dentist or hygienist are therefore essential
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Shrinkage of the gums can result and teeth may look longer.
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When gum grafting has been done, the appearance is improved.
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Loose teeth should firm up after treatment.
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The exposed roots of the teeth may be sensitive to hot and cold

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