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2. The best floss, according to experts and editors - AOL

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   Flossing helps remove plaque from teeth to prevent buildup and oral care issues. Shop the best floss and floss picks from Quip, Oral-B, Cocofloss and more.

3. Scaling and root planing - Wikipedia

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   Scaling and root planing, also known as conventional periodontal therapy, non-surgical periodontal therapy or deep cleaning, is a procedure involving removal of dental plaque and calculus (scaling or debridement) and then smoothing, or planing, of the (exposed) surfaces of the roots, removing cementum or dentine that is impregnated with calculus, toxins, or microorganisms, [1] the agents that ...

4. The best toothbrushes for healthy gums and teeth, tested and ...

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   The CrossAction bristles are precisely angled to target plaque and bacteria, and according to the company, the brush is able to remove 99% of plaque in hard-to-reach areas, helping guarantee a ...

5. Dental floss - Wikipedia

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   Dental floss (waxed) Levi Spear Parmly (1790-1859), [4] a dentist from New Orleans, is credited with inventing the first form of dental floss. [5] In 1819, he recommended running a waxen silk thread "through the interstices of the teeth, between their necks and the arches of the gum, to dislodge that irritating matter which no brush can remove and which is the real source of disease."

6. Interdental cleaning - Wikipedia

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   This is to remove the dental plaque in areas a toothbrush cannot reach. The ultimate goal of interproximal cleaning is to prevent the development of interproximal caries and periodontal disease . The combined use of tooth brushing, and mechanical and manual interdental cleaning devices has been proven to reduce the prevalence of caries and ...

7. Teeth whitening: What is it, how to do it safely and how to ...

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   "Adding baking soda helps remove plaque, balance your mouth's pH level and helps whiten teeth," she says. "Plaque builds up on your teeth from bacteria after eating, but brushing regularly and the ...