Using a small mirror, we look at your gums, teeth, and other structures to check for any areas that may need close attention. Next, the hygienist uses specialized tools to gently remove any plaque and tartar that have formed on or between your teeth. Some spots, such as the molars in ...
A gap cleaning fin (F) made of a flexible material, secured to the head (7) of an operating tool (14) and used to remove dirt in a gap. The fin (F) comprises a spatulate forward end part (3), a pair of bottom side parts (4, 5) secured to the head (7), and a pair of...
In the past, dentists used sharp dental picks to scrape plaque and bacteria from teeth. In many cases, this left gums vulnerable to abrasions and infections. Today, holistic dentists are adopting more comfortable, integrative, and effective practices, such as ozone therapy. In fact, O₃ is ...
Includes a micro-textured pick to scrape away stubborn bits of food and plaque Floss no-break assurance – DenTek assures the floss on DenTek Triple Clean Advanced Clean Floss Picks will not break with normal use or your money back* *Proof of purchase required Mouthwash blast flavored floss wi...
smooth texture of the floss slides easily between teeth, effectively removing plaque and food particles. The floss is also designed for heavy use, ensuring that it does not fray or break easily. Its long length allows for thorough cleaning, reaching even the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth...
Some people buy the hard brushes on the basis that it can ‘scrape away the plaque much easier’ but that doesn’t justify their prominence. Sadly, they damage their gums by brushing too hard and scraping ‘downward’ on them. Also you might have abrasion cavity, which is due to the nec...
Dental calculus was sampled from the well preserved and directly AMS radiocarbon (14C) dated skeleton recovered in Stratum 2 (Fig.3). Mineralised plaque was removed using a metal dental pick. Gloves were worn at all times to reduce contamination. Once removed, the calculus samples were stored...
Calcium carbonate is a wonderful ingredient that gently removes plaque and surface stains from your teeth. It does a great job of keeping your teeth clean and polished, all while being less harsh compared to other ingredients commonly found in toothpaste. ...
floss, particularly when formed of cotton, however, is usually too soft to effectively remove tartar, calcified plaque and other stain material from tooth surfaces. Dentists and dental hygienists are consulted to remove the latter using various scaling tools and other methods. The consumer, ...
Referring to FIG. 13, a cross sectional view taken along line13-13in FIG. 12 shows how a working end of the scaler blade17is comprised of two flat surfaces58,60that taper on opposite ends to an edge61. The edge61helps scrape plaque and food-debris off of the surfaces of the animal'...