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| Bacterial film that accumulates on your teeth from food particles. |
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| Microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, or protists. |
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| Plaque that has hardened and mineralized. |
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| The cleaning of your teeth. |
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| The space in between your gums and your teeth. it is important to floss in this area to maintain a secure seal. |
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| Using a hand scaler or electric scaler to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth. |
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| A mineral that helps prevent tooth decay. It is present in tap water and toothpaste. |
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| The inner part of the tooth. |
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| A system that keeps track of patients by scheduling check-up exams and cleanings, and reaching out to patients who are not scheduled. |
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| The connection between your oral health and your entire health. |
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| The practice of preventing disease by being proactive about taking care of teeth and gums. |
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| Thin, plastic coatings applied to premolars and molars to prevent decay |
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| It is crucial to teach patients how to maintain their oral health so that they can prevent disease and decay. Simply visiting the dentist is not enough and many patients do not know correct brushing and flossing techniques. |
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| Tobacco is extremely harmful to oral health and should be strongly discouraged. |
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