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What Causes Plaque On Tongue?
Hi doctor I m 17 and I worry a lot well I have bad plaque on my teeth and I had braces that cause me to have gum disease and well I haven t been doing a good job at keeping them clean and now I m concerned of the fact that my tounge might have plaque on it but its not that noticeable but my tounge is sensitive and I brush it and it kinda had a dot of blood not really bleeding so I m feeaking out what is it? Please I need a answer
Mon, 12 May 2014
Thanks for posting your query to HCM.
After going through your history, firstly I wanna assure you that there is nothing to worry about.
During orthodontic treatment, maintenance of oral hygiene is must as plaque accumulation increases during the treatment.
I would suggest you to do brushing after every meal, use a Chlorhexidine mouthwash for 15 days and use tongue cleaner for keeping your tongue clean.
Visit your treating dentist for scaling.
Hope my answer will help you.
Regards
Dr. Himesh
After going through your history, firstly I wanna assure you that there is nothing to worry about.
During orthodontic treatment, maintenance of oral hygiene is must as plaque accumulation increases during the treatment.
I would suggest you to do brushing after every meal, use a Chlorhexidine mouthwash for 15 days and use tongue cleaner for keeping your tongue clean.
Visit your treating dentist for scaling.
Hope my answer will help you.
Regards
Dr. Himesh
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