How Simi Valley Patients Can Remove Plaque between Teeth

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How Simi Valley Patients Can Remove Plaque
Between Teeth
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The main purpose of taking care of your teeth
every day is to avoid plaque buildup as it occurs
when sugars and bacteria thrive in teeth.
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This leads to cavities which will require more
invasive dental procedures such as root canals,
extractions and dental implants.
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It is ideal to prevent plaque from building up in
your teeth by implementing a strict dental care
regimen, however, due to a number of factors
plaque can build anyway.
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Here we will discuss how you can address plaque
buildup.
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How does plaque develop?
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Plaque develops under certain conditions and your
tooth enamel is meant to help guard your teeth
against the effects of plaque, it does not keep
plaque from developing.
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Plaque builds when sugars from foods turn into
bacteria and infiltrate the tight spaces between
or within your teeth.
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Despite our best efforts, plaque can still
develop this means that you will need to consult
with your dentist regularly to ensure you are
staying on top of plaque prevention control.
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What you can do to prevent or remove plaque
between teeth
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Here is a list of helpful tips you can utilize to
prevent or remove plaque between teeth.

• Regular brushing
• Floss your teeth
• Use dentist-approved mouthwashes
• Schedule routine dental check-ups
• Schedule routine teeth cleanings

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Regular Brushing
Brushing your teeth to prevent plaque buildup is
straightforward but can be quite difficult for
many people to implement.
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Brushing your teeth twice a day is essential to
your dental health and greatly reduces the
likelihood of plaque causing lasting damage to
your teeth.
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Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is one of the most neglected practices
for the majority of individuals as it only takes
a minute or two to properly floss your teeth, but
the advantages are vast.
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Flossing can help preserve your gum health and
keep plaque from infiltrating the crevices
between teeth that lead to unsightly and
difficult to remove hardened bacteria.
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Use Dentist-Approved Mouthwashes
There are many different commercial mouthwashes
one can use to help clean the hard-to-reach
spaces in your mouth.
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Dentists generally prefer a fluoride mouthwash to
help preserve your tooth enamel which can protect
teeth from cavities mouthwash is a great
product to use to follow-up brushing and flossing.
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Schedule Routine Dental Check-Ups
Dental check-ups are a great way to ensure that
your hygiene practices are paying off and to
avoid long-lasting damage.
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Its essential to check in with your dentist
throughout the year to prevent cavities, root
canals, and other expensive, corrective
procedures after plaque buildup has taken its
toll.
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Schedule Routine Teeth Cleanings
Professional teeth cleanings are an excellent way
to get rid of plaque between teeth that has
become compacted and impossible to dissolve with
routine dental hygiene practices.
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Using special materials and tools, dental
practitioners can help ensure that plaque isnt
lingering anywhere in your mouth.
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Dental cleanings usually should occur at least
twice a year, or once every six months in
individuals who care for their teeth regularly
and efficiently.
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You can go for regular dental cleanings but it is
best to consult with your dentist if you arent
sure how often you should schedule check-ups
cleanings.
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How can we help you
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The Dental Group of Simi Valley has been
practising since the early 60s, perfecting our
cleaning methods and practices with each new
development in the field.
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Preventing plaque buildup is one of the most
foundational concepts in dental care, and we make
sure to inform our patients of how to best
achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.
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If youd like more information on how to prevent
or remove plaque, or would like to schedule an
appointment at our office, please feel free to
contact us directly.
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Thank You
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