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Pale yellowish on teeth
How to remove the pale yellow buildup on lower teeth. As I tried flossing it didn't go away. Does it require a visit to a dentist?
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It's calculus, that needs to be removed
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scaling and polishing at nearby destist
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maintain oral hygiene
every 6 month dental visit for the same and other oral problems
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Yes shud get ur self examined properly by dentist
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According to your description, it seems you have developed calculus and plaque at the mentioned site. Yes, you would need to visit the dentist to get it cleaned, delaying it would lead to gum issues in coming future .
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To keep your teeth clean you must visit your dentist every 6 months.
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Yes you need dental checkup. Visit a clinic in or near your city. There are many ways to treat yellowish teeth. The treatment and fee depends on the kind of dental health you have. If in Bangalore please book a consultation and visit us for more information.
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yes!you got it right !
As plaque and calculus are tough to get rid,It will not go away by normal brushing, flossing,or by use of mouthwashes.
It requires professional cleaning at the early stages itself,if left untreated, may to leads to gum problems
Next Steps
Kindly visit a nearby dental surgeon for cleaning
Health Tips
*correcting of lower teeth if they are crowded
*Correct brushing technique required to maintain good oral hygiene
I hope this information meets your needs and expectations.
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Hi yes from what you have described it sounds like it is plaque and calculus.
Calculus is hard and will not go away with brushing or flossing.
Hence it requires professional cleaning.
Kindly visit a dentist and get oral prophylaxis done.
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Hello
Yes may be.Photogrphs required
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
As per your description, looks like you have got dental plaque and calculus deposits.
You may require to visit a local dentist and get scaling/cleaning done.
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Maintain oral hygiene.
Visit a local dentist for treatment and physical evaluation.
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