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2. Teeth cleaning - Wikipedia

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   Teeth cleaning is part of oral hygiene and involves the removal of dental plaque from teeth with the intention of preventing cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, and periodontal disease. People routinely clean their own teeth by brushing and interdental cleaning , and dental hygienists can remove hardened deposits ( tartar ) not removed by ...

3. What To Know about Teeth Cleaning - AOL

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   Purpose. The purpose of a dental cleaning is to remove tartar and plaque from the surface of your teeth, in between your teeth, and on your gums. Dental plaque is the sticky film of bacteria that ...

4. What is a deep dental cleaning? Dentists reveal what to ... - AOL

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   Unlike a routine dental cleaning, the techniques used in a deep cleaning get below the gum line to remove bacteria stuck there. The procedure, which involves local anesthetic to temporarily numb ...

5. Oral hygiene - Wikipedia

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   Oral hygiene. Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping one's oral cavity clean and free of disease and other problems (e.g. bad breath) by regular brushing of the teeth (dental hygiene) and adopting good hygiene habits. It is important that oral hygiene be carried out on a regular basis to enable prevention of dental disease and bad breath.

6. Dental hygienist - Wikipedia

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   A dental hygienist or oral hygienist is a licensed dental professional, registered with a dental association or regulatory body within their country of practice. Prior to completing clinical and written board examinations, registered dental hygienists must have either an associate's or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university.

7. Dental sealant - Wikipedia

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   Dental sealant. Dental sealants (also termed pit and fissure sealants, [1] or simply fissure sealants) [2] are a dental treatment intended to prevent tooth decay. Teeth have recesses on their biting surfaces; the back teeth have fissures (grooves) and some front teeth have cingulum pits. It is these pits and fissures that are most vulnerable to ...