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White color sticky object on teeth
Hello doctor. My son has white color substance in teeth could you please help us what is the cause. Have attached the image
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This is called dental plaque. It is due to improper maintenance of oral hygiene. You can visit a dentist and get a professional cleaning done. Also help your son maintain proper oral hygiene by twice daily brushing. Ask your dentist for the proper brushing technique. Hope the answer was helpful.
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Poor oral hygiene. This is plaque accumulation due to poor brushing and not taking care of oral cavity.
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go for scaling and root planing first and understand hoe to brush properly from your doctor. Do follow up regularly
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Its plaque. It gets deposited on everyone's teeth. When it calcifies it is called calculus.
Nothing to worry.
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Visit dentist for ultrasonic scaling. Scaling is recommended every 6 months for every individual. Its a routine safe procedure.
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Do not try any home remedies.
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Dr. Bhakti Sanjay Ghanwat
Dentist
7 yrs exp
Pune
This is accumulation of dental plaque on the teeth. Cause is due to improper brushing.
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Take your son for a dental check up. Scaling or teeth cleaning is recommended every 6months.
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Brushing twice a day is recommended... Gargling after every meal. Using an appropriate mouthwash.
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Dr. Maya Dalaya
Prosthodontist
33 yrs exp
Mumbai
Definitely its dental plaque improper care of oral hygiene
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Proper Scaling & polishing by the dentist is must
Regular visit every 6 months scaling and polishing
Correct technique of brushing with proper recommended toothbrush
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No home remedies
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