Can I pick out the plaque on my teeth with my hands?

People chew with their teeth thousands of times every day, so it is easy for food residues to remain on the surface of the teeth. Although they brush their teeth several times a day, if the cleaning is not done properly, food residues will remain in the teeth and easily form tartar. Some tartar is soft, and some is hard. Some people feel dental plaque and wonder if they can pick it off with their hands.

Generally speaking, it is not recommended to pick the soft plaque with hands, because most people will get blood in their mouths and hurt their gums when picking! Moreover, the hands are not disinfected, and there are thousands of bacteria on them, which may cause oral infection! More importantly, it may also damage the root of the tooth! Therefore, the method of picking the soft plaque with hands is a typical example of acne mistakes! Don't learn it! Although thrift is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation, it is better to spend some money for your own oral health!

So, what exactly is dental plaque?

Dental plaque is a mineralized or mineralizing plaque and scale deposited on the surface of teeth or restorations. It is formed by the gradual deposition of inorganic salts such as calcium salts in saliva or gingival sulcus fluid. It is composed of 75% calcium phosphate, 15-25% water, organic matter, manganese phosphate, calcium mineral acid and trace amounts of potassium, sodium and iron. It appears yellow, brown or black. Once formed, it cannot be removed by brushing.

The correct method to remove dental plaque

Teeth cleaning is a more scientific method to remove dental plaque, using special dental cleaning instruments to remove dental plaque from teeth. The most commonly used method is ultrasonic teeth cleaning, which uses high-frequency vibrations to break up and remove tartar attached to the teeth, and then combines it with polishing technology to make the tooth surface smooth, reduce tooth sensitivity, and make tartar no longer so easy to deposit on the teeth.

How to prevent dental plaque?

1. Use the correct way to brush your teeth. Currently, the more authoritative way to brush your teeth is the Bass method. The editor has already popularized the Bass method of brushing your teeth, which can effectively clean your teeth and remove food debris.

2. Keep your mouth clean, brush your teeth in the morning and evening, and rinse your mouth after meals.

3. Pay attention to a balanced diet, eat more high-fiber vegetables and fruits, and eat less sweets, snacks and sticky foods.

4. Have regular oral examinations, usually once every six months.