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Plaque build up
I live in USA, dental treatments are very expensive that I can never afford one here!
I have a plaque build up lower teeth backside! I brush twice still lot of plaque build up! Is there any alternative to clear my plaque myself without going for deep cleaning as in here, dental treatments are very expensive!
Can we dissolve plaque?
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You need professional cleaning called scaling
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If its calcified plaque then it can be removed only with scaling. You can just stop further progression of plaque with water flosser
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Hi you cannot do it by yourself at home ! You will need professional help.. until then you can try water flosser at home for better maintainence( make sure to keep the speed in check)
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
No other option
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Dr. Deeksha Sharma
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Delhi
You need to visit a dentist for teeth cleaning to remove plaque build up. Once its done then you can take necessary measures at home yourself to prevent new plaque or tartar deposition from taking place.
Next Steps
Do lukewarm saline rinsing three times a day, for better results start doing it after deep cleaning is done.
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Dr. Arvind Mittal
Dentist
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Thr s no other option to remove calculus
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Dr. Aastha Mehta
Dentist
8 yrs exp
Dehradun
The only way to remove the plaque buildup is through scaling. Unfortunately no home remedy except professional help can solve the issue.
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Dr. Aishwarya Srivastava
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Amritsar
In this case scaling is must. Plaque and calculus requires professional cleaning .
Next Steps
you can maintain proper oral hygiene so that it doesn't bother you more in future. you can use any tartar control toothpaste.
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Dr. Bhavana
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore Rural
Only way to remove plaque buildup is scaling.
When you visit India u can get scaling done. Till then maintain ur oral hygiene.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
The only way to remove the build up plaque is by doing a professional full mouth cleaning. Continue to brush twice a day. When you visit India, get the scaling done.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
Sorry to hear that.
Unfortunately we don't have any other option apart from scaling .
Health Tips
Maintain good oral hygiene
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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As such there are no methods to remove plaque by ourself
But you can wait until you come to India by maintaining proper oral hygiene especially in the area that has more deposits
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