Plaque ; It is a sticky and colorless bacterial layer that forms when combined with saliva, food and liquids, which constantly forms on our teeth and along the gum line. The bacteria in the plaque cause tooth decay and gum diseases.
Dental tartar >The plaque is yellow and brown deposits that appear when the plaque is mineralized.
Plaque formation cannot be prevented due to the bacteria that constantly multiply in our mouth. The important thing is to remove the plaque from the tooth. Due to the sticky structure of the plaque, the consumed foods, especially carbohydrates and sugary foods, stick to the plaque and the plaque. They provide nutrients to the bacteria inside and cause microorganisms to multiply rapidly.
How to remove plaque and tartar from the teeth?
If the plaque is not removed from the teeth after it forms, it will take the first day. Eventually, plaque begins to calcify and gradually turns into tartar. Newly formed plaque is removed from the teeth by brushing and using dental floss. However, calcified plaque cannot be removed by brushing teeth and must be removed by the dentist in the clinic.
Brushing teeth and using dental floss?
-Our teeth should be brushed twice a day for at least 2 minutes with a fluoride-containing paste and a soft toothbrush.
-The toothbrush should not be wetted before brushing. However, if an electric toothbrush is used, it is necessary to wet the toothbrush.
-Hold the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gum line and move your brush from the gums to the teeth, from top to bottom in the upper jaw, from bottom to top in the lower jaw, and gently remove the plaque. When brushing the back of the upper and lower teeth, the toothbrush should be held upright and gently moved up and down. When brushing teeth, a soft brush should be used and harsh movements should be avoided. Our teeth and gums should not be damaged.
-The toothbrush should be changed every 3 months.
Dental floss should be used after brushing the teeth. Dental floss should be used once a day. floss can be used.
-After 30-40 cm of the dental floss is torn, it is wrapped around the middle fingers. To place the floss between the teeth, head and forehead are placed. The index finger is used. The dental floss is placed between the teeth in a "C" shape and placed around the teeth. While doing this, it is necessary to be careful not to damage the gum between the teeth.
-After brushing the teeth and using dental floss, mouthwash can be used.
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