Understanding Root Canal Procedures
Why A Lot Of People Struggle With Lots Of Plaque On Their Bottom Front Teeth
Diane Mason
When you get your teeth cleaned, does it seem like the hygienist spends a lot of time scraping and polishing the backside of your lower front teeth? If so, it is probably because there is a lot of plaque buildup in this area of your mouth. A lot of people struggle with plaque buildup in this particular area, and here are several things you should know about this common problem if you struggle with it.
Why it happens
It is extremely common for people to develop more plaque on the backside of their front bottom teeth than anywhere else in their mouths, and this is primarily due to the location of the salivary glands. Your salivary glands are located under your tongue right by the back sides of your front bottom teeth. Because saliva is full of minerals, it tends to cause plaque on teeth to calcify more quickly, and this is the reason you likely have more tartar in this spot of your mouth. The other reason for this is due to this particular area of your mouth being hard to brush.
The risks of not removing plaque regularly
If you struggle with a lot of plaque in this area, you should realize the importance of going to the dentist for cleanings. If you leave this plaque there and never remove it, it will harden and become thicker, making it nearly impossible to eliminate. As it remains, it increases your risks of developing cavities on these teeth.
Ways to reduce the plaque in this area
There are ways you can reduce the plaque in this area of your mouth, and one way is by brushing your teeth longer and in a certain way. If you hold your toothbrush up instead of sideways, you can brush this area with up and down strokes instead of side by side strokes, and this will help you remove more plaque. Brushing longer can also be beneficial, simply because the longer you brush, the more plaque you will remove. Taking the time to floss your teeth several times throughout the day while paying close attention to the bottom front teeth may also offer a way to reduce the plaque buildup in this area of your mouth.
If you would like to find out more about the effects of plaque or the condition of your teeth, you can learn more by contacting or visiting a family dentist in your area.
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