How well does this work as far as preventing plaque or tartar buildup?
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It has worked well for me. My dentist always has good things to say about my teeth. And I never have cavities.
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Very few edible items will remove decent quantities of tartar - only regular tooth brushing after a surgical dental cleaning will really do that. That said these chews help freshen breathe some and slow the build up of tartar. Sometimes if there is a large enough build up of tartar it can be broken off by chewing.
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Yes, my wife's had some episodes with gingivitis where her teeth would be very loose, and after using this on a regular basis for a week or so, her gums tightened up tremendously. I've also had a couple of times where I'd gotten an cavity and it would cause an abcess to appear. With using it for 2-3 days, the infection was entirely gone.
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My dental hygienist told me to buy a product called ACT, an anticavity fluoride rinse (they sell a generic, too) and to swish with it before applying the white strips. It works.
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I would suggest using the clear vegetable capsules if you're going to ingest. I am not ingesting--using to brush my teeth at night--a great teeth whitener.
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Position the scraper over the back of your tongue and gently scrape forward a few times to remove the whitish coating. This will remove plaque build up on your tongue and leave your breath much fresher. I noticed that I still have residue even after brushing my teeth with a Sonicare brush or manual toothbrush so the tongue scraper is a must!
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I love this stuff,I ran into a problem and I couldn't get my permanent dentures. So my temps are lose . Secure is exactly what it is I don't have a problem with anything I drink or eat. TRY IT, you'll be happy. :-) !
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Hi Kelly,I have know idea sorry, I just use as directed per directions on the box. however I find that this product foams up to much when I put it in the teeth tray and when pressed to my teeth it all foams away. does look like it works though my teeth do look whiter. I will buy 22% ACP next time not the 14%.
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Have not tried brushing so I cannot answer as to whether this is better. It does seem to work well for our terrier. She gets good comments about her teeth from the vet.
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In the product description it states it cleans dentures, I have not used it for that. I am sorry I can not testify as to its performance in that area.
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I don't think it would harm at all. I am very happy with it. My dental hygienist assured me less plaque after just 3 months of usage. I love it.
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Hi there,The Lozenges will help a little at reducing the amount of the white coating on your tongue. If you need something stronger, I would recommend using the TheraBreath toothpaste as well. Just put a layer of the paste on your tongue and let it set there for about 1-2 minutes then clean off and brush like you normally would. This helps quite a bit to reduce or eliminate the coating.
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Ditto to other response by asherah--nothing but seaweed but seems to work. My 5 year old cat never has bad breath and no build-up of plaque so far.
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The Hextra or Extra component is the chlorehexidine. Provides a well-known antiseptic effect and helps remove plaque and reduce tartar. Chews are coated with exclusive 10% solution of chlorhexidine gluconate.
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I would say to consider the humidity (part of country your from) in your area or in your home if you do not use it very often. Your are not just preventing the teeth from over heating and burning out but also rust building up and causing the same results. When you apply the oil consider that and how much or how little you need. We use ours almost daily and we use the recommended amount of at least once a month, I suppose for you I would consider once every two or three months with a small application.
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It does lessen coffee and tea stains from teeth. Not a miracle worker, but a nice toothpaste. Remember to use it on a dry brush for best results. I combine with optic white rinse.
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I use a 1:4 mix of regular Listerine and warm water on my ceramic/porcelain tile floors. Weird, right? It's too strong for my mouth so I repurposed it. It's relatively inexpensive, antibacterial, and has the added benefit of opening your sinuses and freshening the air!