I got my teeth cleane yesterday, how to keep them clean: Hard plaque forms in 2 months..?

Right under my front bottom teeth i always get super hard plaque rapidly and the dentist always has to take it off.





I try everything to try to keep my teeth cleaned and to not get plaque there but it forms so quickly.. I floss, i brush teeth, i drink lots of water( not tap, it's bottle water) and i stopped drinking sodas 2 years ago. i dont drink milk that much anymore either cause i have lactose intolerace. So anyways, why does tar form so fast on my teeth and what can i do ? tips?

I got my teeth cleane yesterday, how to keep them clean: Hard plaque forms in 2 months..?
Well, first off, plaque in itself is not hard, but rather the white or yellowish biofilm that builds up on the teeth. When dental care is not properly maintained ( at home and at your dentist regularly ) it can lead to calculus which is mineralized plaque that has built up.





Plaque happens normally and there is nothing that can be done to stop it from happening. I am curious as to how many times a day you are brushing and flossing. You should try to get three brushings in a day and at least try to floss twice a day if not more. When you brush, use a soft brush ( recommended ) and try to concentrate and spend more time down around the gumlines where you are noticing this buildup. Also remember when flossing to get down around the gums and wrap the floss around the surfaces ( like a c ) around each tooth.


This is something that can be discussed with your dentist and/or hygienist and I am surprised you did not ask for recommendations when you last saw them on or they did not bring it up with you if it is a real cause for concern.


Again, plaque is the soft film that can lead to tartar and calculus. Are you getting regular cleanings ( every 6 months )? There could be other reasons to some of your issues, but you need to seek the advice and counseling of your dentist if this is something that concerns you.
Reply:stay away from sweets like chocolate, stay away from grape juice and anything acidic. dont smoke. how often you brush your teeth affects this as well.
Reply:An acidic diet will cause it. Try an alkaline diet,your teeth wont build up plaque,your breath wont smell and your whole digestive tract will operate at an optimum level
Reply:Flossing the correct way helps. To thoroughly floss, you should floss at least twice for each space between 2 teeth, once up and down each side. Electric toothbrush also helps, manual brushing can never do what electric ones do.
Reply:Use an electric tooth brush!!!


My fav. is Oral B Braun. You can spend a little or spend a lot. Even the cheaper ones do a great job but you have to change the batteries often.


Use Listerine 2x a day. And floss properly.





I don't know where you live but if you can see a Dental Hygienist instead of a Dentist for your teeth cleaning you'll get a better job! Sorry Dentists. BUT we have been trained for 2+ years and the Dentists haven't in teeth cleaning.



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