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Yellow teeth and plaque
I have been having yellow teeth and plaque since a long time so i would like to know how to remove yellow teeth and plaque at home.
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At home mostly its not possible to remove the plaque as it adheres to the quite firmly.u need to do full mouth scaling and polishing which will help remove all the yellow stains.
May also require teeth whitening....
Next Steps
visit a nearby dentist .
Health Tips
ask your dentist to show you the right technique of tooth brushing which will help u in near future.
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Hello, yellow teeth could be because of deposits on teeth surface or food lodged in between teeth. Visit a dentist and get your scaling and polishing done. Brush your teeth twice daily, night brushing is very important. Floss regularly. Rinse after every meal. Visit dentist every 6 months.
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May I know when was the last you had been to a dentist? I can understand you have a bit knowledge about dental health when you used the word plaque. At home, the only way to prevent yellow teeth and plaque removal would be maintaining a good oral hygiene with twice daily brushing with an ultrasoft bristle tooth brush with a proper modified bass method of brushing. I would advise flossing only when there is food lodgement in between the teeth rather than flossing all the time as not everyone knows proper way of flossing and end up hurting their gums. Reason for yellow stains varies from tea, coffee or colorful eating habits, so whenever you have such food items make sure at least you gargle your mouth with water. Plaque is a dark brown-to-Black deposit formed when there is accumulation of food debris with bacteria and a person is either unable to cleanse some areas of the tooth surface due to crowding or difficulty with brushing, which needs to be removed by professional dentist or hygienist. For further suggestions and proper health care, please visit a dentist
Next Steps
Please visit any dentist for further oral health and preventive care
Health Tips
1.Brush twice a day early in the morning and at night before going to bed.
2. Change your brush at least once in 3 month. If you are changing it more frequently than 1 months, it might be indication that you are applying too much pressure on your teeth and gums which leads to sensitivity and gums recession.
3. Use mouthwash only when advised by a dentist or when it is required.
4. floss only when you have a food lodgement issue.
Best wishes 👍
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Not possible to remove stains at home. Get your teeth professionally cleaned.
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Yellow teeth occur as a result of staining from food and drinks over time. Plaque accumulation also does occur over time. While plaque removal can be carried out to an extent at home with proper brushing and flossing, a thorough professional clean and polish by a dentist is recommended at least twice yearly.
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I'd recommend you see a dentist and have a scale and polish to remove stains and plaque and thereafter maintain your teeth with twice a day brushing and flossing before bed.
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