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Removal tartar
Dr today morning while I was brushing, small layer on my Teath is came out.. I was scared wt it was... But then I Googled it n came to know it's called as tartar... Yellow thick layer on the Teath...
Scared of loosing my teath bcz it's a front teath... Can't go out to visit dentist...
Wt should I do...
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Tartar is not a layer of tooth. It's a layer formed on tooth. It forms due to bad brushing habits.
Next Steps
scaling, visit your dentist at the earliest
Health Tips
brush twice daily vertically and in a circular motion. make sure no food gets lodged between teeth. use mouthwashes and Betadine gargle mixed in warm saline water. Get scaling done regularly. keep your vitamin d levels checked. massage gums regularly.
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Scaling by dentist only solution.
Learn correct brushing technique to avoid further deposition of food particles.
Mouthwash once in two days after food.
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