Everyone knows that brushing and flossing your teeth is good but some parts of your mouth and a few sets of teeth tend to be hard to reach. While you may find it easier to brush the front of your teeth the back can be another story. “Your rear teeth are designed with special ridges and grooves which help with chewing but the drawback of this type of teeth is that they can become a sticking point for small food particles” says Dr. Penner.  So it really goes without saying that those teeth are at a higher risk of bacteria, plaque and cavities which later leads to gum diseases.

Winnipeg dentists suggest that in order to remove plaque and bacteria from your rear teeth it is imperative that you take the time to floss those teeth which are hard to reach. If you find it hard to reach this area as it can be the case with people who have a smaller mouth using an electric flosser or a flosser is a good idea.

Winnipeg dental specialists at the All Smiles Dental Centre say that tooth decay is something which does not spring up overnight but does begin to appear if plaque is allowed to build up over the years. The bacteria which collect will eventually break down the enamel of your teeth and cause cavities. If even at this point the progression of tooth decay is not stopped it will begin to affect the pulp of the tooth causing excruciating pain, swelling and eventually the loss of your tooth.

Professional Plaque Removal

If you have just realized that the plaque on your teeth has become a hardened substance known as tartar it is at this point that you should seek professional plaque removal by a qualified Winnipeg dentist. Dr. Penner recommends that patients who suffer from tartar build up should get scaling or even root planning in order to remove the buildup ASAP so that it does not cause further damage.

Both root planing and scaling are two of the most common non-surgical techniques which helps to prevent the need for more serious procedures like periodontal surgery and root canal. While both scaling and root planing may sound painful they are in actual fact painless since the dentist will administer a local anesthetic in order to numb the affected area.

• Scaling mainly means that your dentist will remove the plaque and tartar from every tooth in your mouth. Special emphasis will be put on teeth above and below your gum line since these tend to be the most susceptible to the buildup of plaque.

• Root Planing is mainly a process in which the Winnipeg dentist will remove bacteria and plaque by using special tools which also smooth the rough areas of the roots. The process like scaling is virtually painless and yields similar results to scaling but also smoothes out the surface of the gums so that it reattaches to the teeth.