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Last Updated: 10 years ago• Featured Tip
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Flossing is as important as brushing on a daily basis. Taking the floss all the way down to the point where the teeth and gums meet is the appropriate way of doing it.
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dentist•Cuttack
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Nylon (or multifilament) floss: waxed and unwaxed, the nylon floss is available in various flavours. Composed of many strands of nylon, this type of floss has a tendency of getting torn between teeth with tight contact points.
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Last Updated: 7 years ago • Featured Quiz
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BDS, MDS - Oral Medicine and Radiology

Dentist•Kolkata
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Flossing is not the sole dental cleanser. True or False? Take the quiz to know now.
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Dentist•Mumbai
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Hi, there are various reasons of bad breath, like impurities in blood, inefficient digestive system, dry mouth (lack of saliva production), gum disease, cavities, plaque and tartar formation around teeth and gums, kind of diet, improper brushing / cleaning of mouth etc. I would advise you to get a thorough physical and dental examination to rule out the cause of bad breath and to solve it permanently.
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The only way to prevent cavities is to brush & floss your teeth at least twice daily & also to consult a dentist once every six months. Even then cavities will happen but it can be best delayed or prolonged.
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai
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Dental floss is used to remove the plaque in the interdental areas of the teeth.Tooth decay is caused by bacteria in the mouth using sugar from foods and drinks to produce acids that dissolve and damage the teeth.
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Dentist•Jaipur
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It is good for oral hygiene maintainance. Dental Hygienist is profesaional to clean teeth. It is good to visit dental hygienist or dentist every 6 months.
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Dentist•Hyderabad
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If tartar presence is confirmed, it requires professional scaling by a dentist. It cannot be removed with the toothbrush. If you want to prevent tartar formation, make sure your brush reach the place where you see frequent tartar formation. Thus its formation can be prevented.
Last Updated: 10 years ago• Featured Tip
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MDS, BDS

Dentist•Trivandrum
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For healthier teeth, flossing daily in a sawing motion is highly recommended. Take the floss to the point where the teeth meet the gums.
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