“Can I scrape plaque off my teeth?”
There's plaque on my teeth and I want to know ways to get rid of it. Can I scrape plaque off my teeth? Is it safe?
10 Answers
With great oral hygiene. Tartar is not safe.
After I have my teeth cleaned , it is usually a week or two before I feel the re-emergence of new plaque/calculus/ Plaque is the soft stuff and should be easily removed with a toothbrush. The more difficult to remove is the harden calculus. I keep dental instruments at home to clean this off in anterior area. This is why you need to get your teeth cleaned regularly by a skilled trained professional with the right tools.
Not under your gums, and probably not very well above your gums either. That's a role for a dentist.
You just described the exact function of a toothbrush. The best way to remove plaque and bacteria from your teeth is the mechanical removal with a toothbrush (or other implement) - however, you should make sure that it is designed for use in the mouth; any sharp edges could potentially damage the gum tissue, and certain materials can retain bacteria on the surface for extended periods.
Hello,
It is very difficult to scrape a plaque especially if it is calcified (calculus) or tart. It will be best if a hygienist removed the plaque. A good hygienist will give you also an oral hygiene instructions how to prevent from forming plaques in the future. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t scrape your teeth using dental scaler, the only problem with that is you might end up damaging or tearing up your gum trying to remove the calculus.
I hope this answers your question.
It is very difficult to scrape a plaque especially if it is calcified (calculus) or tart. It will be best if a hygienist removed the plaque. A good hygienist will give you also an oral hygiene instructions how to prevent from forming plaques in the future. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t scrape your teeth using dental scaler, the only problem with that is you might end up damaging or tearing up your gum trying to remove the calculus.
I hope this answers your question.
Toothbrush and floss.
Plaque is the initial soft form of substance that eventually turns into calculus, the hard calcium deposits that cause gingivitis and eventually periodontal disease. The answer to your question is yes, however you do not need to "scrape" it off. I will come off with daily brushing and flossing. The hard calculus cannot be removed with brushing and flossing/. It will have to be professionally removed or "scraped off" by a dental hygienist.
Griffin Cole
Dentist
Of course you can wipe off plaque - assuming it's still soft. We accumulate plaque daily (sometimes referred to as biofilm), and it is easily removed with thorough brushing and flossing. Tartar, on the other hand, is very hard and difficult to remove without proper instruments. You used to be able to purchase a scaler at your local drug store, but I believe they are not available OTC anymore. You need to see your dentist/dental hygienist to get that hard calculus removed.
Griffin Cole, DDS, NMD
Griffin Cole, DDS, NMD
It is not a good idea to scrape it yourself. Once it is attached, you should have a professional cleaning with sterile instruments.
Hi
Removing plaque and tenacious calculus is best done by a dental professional ( RDH or DMD )
You can try to remove the soft plaque my brushing your teeth
Removing plaque and tenacious calculus is best done by a dental professional ( RDH or DMD )
You can try to remove the soft plaque my brushing your teeth
