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TheGroom
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So after a long time of neglect and too much sugary drinks, my teeth got into a right mess. I barely cleaned them and this resulted in a lot of tartar forming behind my bottom teeth. However, now I've realised the importance of cleaning and keeping them as healthy as possible. It's now implanted in my mind and will not leave. The laziness has thankfully dissipated.
Ever since keeping up with consistent brushing and Corsodyl Daily mouthwash, I have noticed changes. Most of which seem to relate to my tartar build that sits right behind my bottom teeth. It looks a state and while I am planning to head to the dentist sometime next month, this has been puzzling me.
Occasionally when either eating or brushing/using mouthwash I notice that tartar is beginning to fall right out. Just now a very large chunk fell out as I was eating some cucumber slices. The bit that came out was a large portion that was previously sitting behind my bottom front teeth. It's now pink-ish there when previously it was yellow. There is obviously no pain and no signs of bleeding.
To my understanding, tartar is supposed to be hardened plaque that cannot come off without removal from the dentist. Has my improved oral hygiene in any way contributed to the tartar dropping out? Or is this just something that occasionally happens?
Also, is it bad for it to fall out on its own? Since I'm not able to see a dentist yet I just want to make sure nothing is wrong since that area is now "exposed" when previously it was covered by that hardened yellow substance.
The only issue I'm having is how weird it feels now when eating. It's not painful, but it feels "odd".
Ever since keeping up with consistent brushing and Corsodyl Daily mouthwash, I have noticed changes. Most of which seem to relate to my tartar build that sits right behind my bottom teeth. It looks a state and while I am planning to head to the dentist sometime next month, this has been puzzling me.
Occasionally when either eating or brushing/using mouthwash I notice that tartar is beginning to fall right out. Just now a very large chunk fell out as I was eating some cucumber slices. The bit that came out was a large portion that was previously sitting behind my bottom front teeth. It's now pink-ish there when previously it was yellow. There is obviously no pain and no signs of bleeding.
To my understanding, tartar is supposed to be hardened plaque that cannot come off without removal from the dentist. Has my improved oral hygiene in any way contributed to the tartar dropping out? Or is this just something that occasionally happens?
Also, is it bad for it to fall out on its own? Since I'm not able to see a dentist yet I just want to make sure nothing is wrong since that area is now "exposed" when previously it was covered by that hardened yellow substance.
The only issue I'm having is how weird it feels now when eating. It's not painful, but it feels "odd".
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