A healthy smile begins with your dentist! Naturally, the best smile is a natural one. Just like your car, your smile needs regular maintenance to stay healthy your entire life. Some of the ways a smile stays happy is through basic cleaning and check-ups. Tooth decay is not always painful and only a regular check-up with X-rays can tell what lies below the surface of your teeth. A check-up at least every six months can keep your pearly whites in good health. Keeping a good smile also depends on you, defending your teeth on the home front. Each day your teeth are under attack by plaque which contains bacteria. This plaque, when left on oral surfaces, can cause infection of the gums and deterioration of the teeth. Since plaque is most active between the teeth it is most important to thoroughly brush at least two times daily. Regular flossing helps get into the tighter areas to remove plaque and has other health implications.
- Brush twice daily.
- Floss on a regular basis.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Have a check-up every 6 months.
- Ask your dentist about the proper technique for home care.
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Supragingvival
attached plaque (AP)
Supragingvival
loosely attached plaque (LAP)
Subgingvival
attached plaque (AP)
Subgingvival
unattached plaque (LAP)
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Location of the four types of dental plaque
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Before cleaning
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After cleaning
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Cost: 200,000 - 500,000 VND |
