“Can I scrape plaque off my teeth?”
I eat lots of sweets, so I have plaque on my teeth. What can I do to decrease the plaque and can I scrape plaque off my teeth myself?
8 Answers
Brush properly and often and you can remove plaque when it’s soft. If it’s allowed to sit on the teeth and mineralize, then a dentist or hygienist must remove it during a prophylaxis.
Yes you can brush not scraped from your teeth.I would recommend a electric toothbrush for plaque removal.
Plaque is soft, and that is removed using a toothbrush with toothpaste. Tarter, or calculus is hard and needs to be removed using a dental instrument by a dentist or hygienist. Please do not attempt to do this yourself.
Once plaque calcifies into tartar (which happens in 48 hours), it should be removed by a dental professional.
Brush with a dry toothbrush. Many people wet brush with toothpaste. This just creates foam. The plaque is not being removed. You probably need you teeth cleaned by a dental hygienist.
Yes, you can. You can brush good so there are no plaques on your teeth.
Dental plaque is a soft bacterial accumulation on the teeth and can be brushed off; although, when the plaque becomes hardened or calcified, it must be scraped off and is usually done by a dental hygienist.
Let's be clear: Plaque is the soft substance that forms on teeth from the bacteria that live there. Plaque can be removed with a toothbrush and floss. Once it has been around for too long, likely over a day, the calcium in the saliva begins to harden it into tartar (dental calculus), and it will not be removable with the brush or floss. Eating lots of candy will not form tartar. Long-term lack of proper brushing and flossing and inadequate plaque removal will form tartar. It can only be removed with scaling (scraping) or ultrasonic cleaning. I would like to say, "If you have a steady hand, lots of manual dexterity and can work in a mirror, go ahead." But I can't say that. It can be dangerous to the gums and teeth. If you are forming that much tartar, you need to modify your diet, increase your brushing and flossing, and seek professional care. Plaque and tartar cause tooth decay, gum disease, and very bad breath. Which is more important: lots of candy or teeth? You decide.
