Self-Examination for Dental Plaque

Dental Plaque Self-Exam

Why It Is Done

Plaque forms on the teeth every day and needs to be removed. It sticks to grooves and biting surfaces of the back teeth, between the teeth, and next to the gum line.

Checking for dental plaque helps you take better care of your teeth and mouth.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: September 18, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry
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