Plaque and calculus

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Plaque and calculus

Asked for Female, 19 Years

I have plaque and calculus b/w my teeth should i go for regular teeth cleaning or scaling and polishing?

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Dr. Kshitiz Rohilla

Oral Pathologist 16 yrs exp Faridabad

Calculus cannot be removed by a toothbrush..... if you have calculus deposits, you will be requiring a session of tooth cleaning which can be done professionally by a dentist only..... Regards.....

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Dr. Aarthi Shankar Dentist 18 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Aarthi Shankar

Dentist 18 yrs exp Bangalore

You can go for scaling and polishing ...Polishing helps in preventing plaque from retaining on your teeth for a few months.Even if you clean now ....your have to brush twice daily with right method.Use mouthwash for freshness.

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