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2. Calculus (dental) - Wikipedia

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   In dentistry, calculus or tartar is a form of hardened dental plaque. It is caused by precipitation of minerals from saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in plaque on the teeth . This process of precipitation kills the bacterial cells within dental plaque, but the rough and hardened surface that is formed provides an ideal surface for ...

3. Scaling and root planing - Wikipedia

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   Scaling and root planing, also known as conventional periodontal therapy, non-surgical periodontal therapy or deep cleaning, is a procedure involving removal of dental plaque and calculus (scaling or debridement) and then smoothing, or planing, of the (exposed) surfaces of the roots, removing cementum or dentine that is impregnated with calculus, toxins, or microorganisms, [1] the agents that ...

4. Teeth cleaning - Wikipedia

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   In addition to brushing, cleaning between teeth may help to prevent build-up of plaque bacteria on the teeth. This may be done with dental floss or interdental brushes.. 80% of cavities occur in the grooves, or pits and fissures, of the chewing surfaces of the teeth, [4] however, there is no evidence currently showing that normal at-home flossing reduces the risk of cavities in these areas.

5. The #1 Way to Prevent Dental Disease in Dogs, According ... - AOL

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   Effects of novel dental chews on oral health outcomes and halitosis in adult dogs. J Anim Sci. 2020 Sep 1;98(9):skaa274. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaa274. PMID: 32845313; PMCID: PMC7511057.

6. The best floss, according to experts and editors - AOL

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   Floss helps remove plaque from teeth, which dentists said is an important part of any dental hygiene routine. ... that’s the bottom line,” says Moursi. Without regular care, plaque can build ...

7. How to remove tartar build-up in dogs, according to a vet - AOL

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   Without regular brushing or professional cleaning by a vet, tartar accumulates easily. Dogs that don’t receive routine dental care are more likely to develop tartar. Genetics and breed