Mouth care Teaching 572
Patient was instructed on Gum disease. Dental plaque can cause many problems if not removed from the teeth with regular brushing and flossing. It hardens under the gum line into a substance called tartar or calculus. Tartar irritates the gums and causes gingivitis. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss.
Reviewed November 2017
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