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Plaque & peridontal disease


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Plaque is a soft, colourless substance which is difficult to see until the coating is quite thick. It collects on the surfaces of teeth, mainly next to the gums and between the teeth.

Is tartar the same thing as plaque?
Not exactly. Tartar (calculus) is formed when substances in the saliva, such as calcium, combine with plaque making it hard. This happens commonly behind the lower front teeth. Once calculus has formed, it will have to be removed by a dentist or dental hygienist.

What do inflamed gums look like?
​Inflamed gums are red, swollen and bleed on brushing. Plaque is often visible on the surface of teeth, beside each area of inflammation. In time the plaque on the crown of the tooth may spread below gum level. Periodontis is the name given to the stage of the disease when inflammation reaches the bone.
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Bertrum Chambers
Ellerthwaite Square
Windermere
​LA23 1DP

​t. 01539 447346 
e. info@zebradental.co.uk
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Saturday: Advanced treatments only
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Adequate Information for Patients – Benefits and Risk of X-ray exposure

Your dentist needs to take an x-ray of your mouth to help with your care. There are many benefits associated with the use of x-rays, such as your dentist being able to see what their eyes cannot (such as inside your body to find hidden dental structures, malignant or benign masses, bone loss, and cavities). This is much safer than using invasive techniques such as surgery.
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Dental x-rays are exceedingly safe, but like everything in life, there is a degree of risk involved – you will receive a negligible dose of radiation which carries a tiny (less than one in a 200,000) chance of side effects. Furthermore, your dentist will never take an x-ray unless the benefit to you exceeds the minimal risk. To put this into context, this dose of radiation is so small that it will be equivalent to what you receive in a few days from natural background radiation that is present in the surrounding environment.

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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Treatments
    • ROUTINE >
      • Amalgam Fillings
      • Composite Fillings
      • Crowns
      • Bridges
      • Dentures
      • Porcelain Inlays
      • Root Canal Treatment
      • Veneers
      • Teeth Whitening
      • Hygienist Visits
    • ADVANCED >
      • Facial Rejuvenation
      • Six Month Smiles
      • Dental Implants
      • Referrals
  • Fee Guide
  • Emergencies
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