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Plaque and Bleeding Gums
You notice a little pink in the sink after brushing. Maybe it’s only happened twice. So you ignore it. A lot of…
Plaque and Receding Gums
Your gums aren’t supposed to slowly back away from your teeth like they’re trying to escape. But that’s exactly what happens and…
Plaque and Periodontitis
Plaque sneaks up on you. You might not feel a thing while that thin, sticky film settles around your teeth and along…
Plaque and Gingivitis: What Your Gums Are Trying to Tell You
Your gums rarely throw a fit for no reason. Maybe they bleed when you brush. Maybe certain teeth look a bit red…
Can Flossing Remove Plaque?
How Floss Removes Plaque Plaque starts as a soft layer made from bacteria and leftover food particles. You don’t always feel it…
Can Brushing Remove Plaque?
How Brushing Gets Rid of Plaque A toothbrush physically breaks up plaque on the tooth surface. The bristles sweep across your teeth…
How Dentists Remove Plaque
That rough feeling on your teeth after a few days of rushed brushing is usually plaque making itself comfortable. At home, you…
How to Remove Dental Plaque
Plaque feels pretty harmless at first. It’s just a sticky little layer on your teeth, right? Doesn’t look like a big…
Why Does Plaque Form Around Dental Implants?
You get a dental implant because you want something that feels close to a natural tooth again. Then one day you notice…
Why Does Plaque Form Around Crowns?
A dental crown can look smooth and clean, but the tiny area where the crown meets your natural tooth is where plaque…