Dental Plaque
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Dental Plaque Prevention
Prevention of dental plaque includes:
Gargle with warm saltwater three times per day.
Maintain good oral hygiene:
Brush your teeth after meals and at bedtime.
Floss your teeth every day.
Gargle with dilute saltwater three times per day.
See your dentist every 6 months.
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Dental abscess
Dental caries
Gingivitis
Periodontal disease
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Last Updated: Apr 14, 2008
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