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Tooth polishing is smoothening of tooth
Tooth

Teeth are small whitish structures found in the jaws of many vertebrates that are used to tear, scrape, and chew food. Some animals, particularly carnivores, also use teeth for hunting or defense....
 surface. The purpose of polishing is to make it difficult for plaque
Dental plaque

Dental plaque is biofilm that builds up on the teeth. If not removed regularly, it can lead to dental cavities or periodontal problems .The microorganisms that form the biofilm are almost entirely bacteria , with the composition varying by location in the mouth....
 to accumulate on the surface area. Tooth surface is rubbed by rubber cup or brush etc.








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Tooth polishing is smoothening of tooth
Tooth

Teeth are small whitish structures found in the jaws of many vertebrates that are used to tear, scrape, and chew food. Some animals, particularly carnivores, also use teeth for hunting or defense....
 surface. The purpose of polishing is to make it difficult for plaque
Dental plaque

Dental plaque is biofilm that builds up on the teeth. If not removed regularly, it can lead to dental cavities or periodontal problems .The microorganisms that form the biofilm are almost entirely bacteria , with the composition varying by location in the mouth....
 to accumulate on the surface area. Tooth surface is rubbed by rubber cup or brush etc.

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  • Tooth scaling
  • Debridement
    Debridement

    Debridement is the medical removal of a patient's dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue....