Regular brushing and flossing are essential if you want to remove plaque at home. However, if plaque has hardened into tartar, also known as calculus, you must visit your dental hygienist to learn more about tooth plaque removal, as normal brushing and flossing will not be effective. Brushing...
How to Remove Plaque at Home Getting rid of that sticky biofilm is easy. Thoroughly cleaning all surfaces of your teeth, between your teeth and under the gumline, can help remove the food debris that feeds bacteria. When plaque has hardened into tartar, also known as calculus, you must visi...
With proper home care and professional maintenance, your new teeth can last for life. How do I care for my dental implant? Just like with natural teeth, it’s important to clean all surfaces of the implant. For your daily oral care, we offer regular toothbrushes, floss and interdental ...
The main purposes of a toothbrush are to remove bacteria from your mouth so it’s important to keep your toothbrush sanitary and free of bacteria. When at home, store your toothbrush upright in a cup or a toothbrush ...
Figure 1.A Gracey curette is adapted to the surface of tooth 208 to remove subgingival and supragingival calculus. Photo courtesy Dr. John R. Lewis In last month's column, I addressed using ultrasonic scaling equipment during dental cleanings. This month features hand instrumentation and proper ...
Periodontal debridement is the term used to describe removal of hard and soft deposits from supragingival and subgingival surfaces of teeth, along with disruption of nonadherent bacteria within the sulcus. The goal of periodontal debridement is to remove bacterial endotoxins, plaque and calculus, restor...
Fixed or Permanent Retainersare glued to your teeth and stay inside your mouth. They are often placed on your lower or upper teeth. Removable Retainers, which you can remove from your mouth anytime. The more popular choices are the Hawley and Essix retainers. ...
Dental disease is a serious issue for cats. To improve your cat's oral hygiene and prevent periodontal disease, consider adding tooth brushing into your cat's regular routine. Daily brushing of your cat's teeth can remove plaque and prevent tartar from building up on your cat's teeth. Prepa...
Tricia was also the type of girl who made the most of high school. She took calculus, was on the debate team, and played clarinet in the band. At the time of her murder, she was just a few days away from moving onto the next chapter in her young and ex...
Tip: You can have some fun with this prompt; try thinking outside the box of the generic “Intro to Calculus.” You can also have the class relate back to your intended major, though that’s not absolutely necessary.Viterbi School of Engineering Applicants, Prompt 1 The student body at ...