This morning it took 1 1/2 hours to clean my teeth. Do you think I have a probl!
Question:
This morning it took 1 1/2 hours to clean my teeth. Do you think I have a problem?
The dental hygienist told me she was glad the person behind me cancelled their appointment because it took her so long to get the plaqe off my teeth. She finally resorted to getting a special ultrasonic thing which was close to painful. She was digging along with it and telling me, she hope it knocked the plaqe loose.
I brush my teeth 3 times a day, I floss every day at least once.
I use tartar control Crest.
What is with my teeth? Why am I manufacturing all this plaqe.
Answers:
The plaque accumulation was prob from years of not getting reg cleanings at the dentist. Even if you brush and floss, sometimes they cannot reach certain parts that a hygenist can. Flossing and brushign for 2 mins a day helps. But once plaque has hardened, only a dentist can remove them. Try using an electric toothbrush, it'll help you brush more effectively. Ask ur dentist to teach u how to brush better. I did and it helps dramatically. keep flossing and use mouthwash. But there's no substitute from getting ur teeth cleaned from the dentist.