Even with regular and proper brushing of teeth, some amount of plaque on the enamel is still formed. If it is not removed, mineralization will occur, and it will turn into a hard stone. Moreover, such deposits promote the multiplication of pathogenic bacteria and the development of stomatitis, caries and gingivitis, inflammation of the gums. Therefore, it is important to know how to get rid of plaque, and regularly perform cleaning procedures. They must be performed daily at home and periodically visited the hygienist's office.
How to get rid of stone and remove plaque at home?
To begin with, it is worth noting that solid formations on the enamel can not be eliminated by itself. No folk recipes will help to remove tartar, and some of them even do harm. For example, the use of acids (lemon juice) flushes calcium from the enamel, which makes it porous and brittle.
With soft deposits can cope.
Here's how to clean plaque at home:
- Use special whitening toothpastes.
- Use electric or ultrasonic brushes.
- Carry out a daily cleaning of the tongue and gaps between the teeth.
- Perform regular hygiene by means of an irrigator.
No more than 1-2 times a week is allowed to brush teeth with a paste with the addition of baking soda or pounded tablets of activated carbon .
How to remove dental plaque in the dentist's office?
Referring to a specialist guarantees 100% removal of both soft and hard deposits on the enamel.
Dentists advise to carry out the procedure of professional cleaning 1-2 times a year. In combination with quality oral hygiene at home, this is a great way to prevent the formation of plaque and, accordingly, the stone, as well as the prevention of dental and gum disease.
The most popular types of procedures:
- laser removal;
- ultrasonic cleaning ;
- enamel treatment using AirFlow technology.
How to clean dentures from a black plaque?
If in the process of using the considered devices they darkened, covered with stains or a noticeable coating, their bleaching is required. Prostheses can not be cleaned with abrasive substances, hard brushes and acids, so the best option for restoring color is to carry accessories to the dental clinic.
To combat the problem at home, there are special pills designed for cleaning prostheses. You can also buy an ultrasonic wash.