Dental floss
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Dental floss is a cord of thin filaments, typically made of nylon or silk, used in interdental cleaning to remove food and dental plaque from between teeth or places a toothbrush has difficulty reachi
A picture demonstrating the use of floss to remove dental plaque between the teeth
Dental floss (waxed)
left: floss molded in disposable prongs, top: 135° handle, bottom: 90° handle
Powered flosser
Dental plaque
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Dental plaque is a biofilm of microorganisms that grows on surfaces within the mouth. It is a sticky colorless deposit at first, but when it forms tartar, it is often brown or pale yellow. It is commo
Dental floss
…Dental floss is a cord of thin filaments, typically made of nylon or silk, used in interdental cleaning to remove food and dental plaque from between teeth or places a toothbrush has difficulty reaching or is unable to reach. Its regular use as part of oral cleaning is intended to maintain…
Heavy plaque
Top: typical presentation of gingivitis. Bottom: healthy gingiva.
Loss of bone due to periodontal disease
Disclosing dental plaque with disclosing tablets