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2. Teeth cleaning - Wikipedia

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   In addition to brushing, cleaning between teeth may help to prevent build-up of plaque bacteria on the teeth. This may be done with dental floss or interdental brushes.. 80% of cavities occur in the grooves, or pits and fissures, of the chewing surfaces of the teeth, [4] however, there is no evidence currently showing that normal at-home flossing reduces the risk of cavities in these areas.

3. Calculus (dental) - Wikipedia

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   In dentistry, calculus or tartar is a form of hardened dental plaque. It is caused by precipitation of minerals from saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in plaque on the teeth . This process of precipitation kills the bacterial cells within dental plaque, but the rough and hardened surface that is formed provides an ideal surface for ...

4. Tooth whitening - Wikipedia

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   The patient will need to have a healthy mouth and free of periodontal disease or cavities and to have had a debridement/clean done to remove any tartar or plaque build up. [39] It is recommended to avoid smoking, drinking red wine, eating or drinking any deeply coloured foods after this as the teeth may stain considerably straight after treatment.

5. How to Soothe a Teething Puppy's Sore Gums - AOL

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   Any puppy you bring home should be used to you looking in his mouth and touching his gums as part of his ... tartar, and infections under the gums. ... a clinical trial of nonpharmacological ...

6. How to remove tartar build-up in dogs, according to a vet - AOL

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   Tartar build-up in dogs is caused by a combination of a few different things accumulating in their mouth. These include: Bacteria in the mouth help to form plaque, a sticky film that clings to teeth.

7. Dental plaque - Wikipedia

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   The normal temperature of the mouth ranges between 35 and 36 °C, and a two-degree (°C) change has been shown to drastically shift the dominant species in the plaque. [18] Redox reactions are carried out by aerobic bacteria. This keeps the oxygen levels in the mouth at a semi-stable homeostatic condition, which allows the bacteria to survive. [18]