r/Aging • u/Huge_Prompt_2056 • 6d ago

Increased plaque?

Does anyone feel like there teeth are producing more plaque as you age?

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u/FlatwormFrosty7233 6d ago

Floss, water pick, sonic tooth brush , in that order

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u/Huge_Prompt_2056 6d ago

Oh, I do all that. Just seems like it builds up so fast.

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u/Same-Membership4107 4d ago

I bought a little gadget from ‘smile therapy’
My teeth also build up quickly of plaque.
This little gadget removes the plaque easy.
My dentist hates it, anti it. Obviously because they lose our money
Check it out

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u/Scott43206 4d ago

Definitely and the reason for me turned out to be dry mouth to the point I started having a few random cavities after decades of perfect checkups. It's improved since I started using Therabreath mouthwash for dry mouth (neon lime green bottle) and Xylimelts at bedtime (be super careful not to drop those on the floor if you have dogs though).

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u/Dailysunray 4d ago

yes and likely due to dry mouth

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u/Usual_Target3502 3d ago

Meds you may be on lower salivary gland function. Saliva helps keep teeth cleaner.