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How do I get the plaque behind my teeth off?

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 5:57 pm
by MeanCactus
Just over three weeks out and there is a ton of plaque build up on the inside of my teeth. Particularly the bottom row. I have rinsed constantly with ACT and tried "scrubbing" with my tongue and some frothy toothpaste but nothing has done the trick. Anybody?

Re: How do I get the plaque behind my teeth off?

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 6:33 pm
by Rizzie
Ugh! I know just how you feel!

The first thing I was able to fit in my mouth was a disposable tooth cleaning tool similar to the Colgate Wisp. Check out the drug stores and see what they have along those lines. Also, if you mix a little baking soda with your toothpaste you get a little more abrasive action which cleans off the build up pretty nicely.

Re: How do I get the plaque behind my teeth off?

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:05 pm
by MeanCactus
I can't fit anything my mouth is completely wired tight.

Re: How do I get the plaque behind my teeth off?

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 10:41 pm
by ceanna
If you're wired shut you'll have to wait until you're unwired. Being able to brush the back of my teeth was one of the things I looked forward to the most once I got unwired. After 5 weeks the inside of my mouth and teeth were feeling pretty gritty. I know it's a very unpleasant feeling. But don't worry, once you can brush back there everything will clean up. Just hang in there!