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What Does A Sticky Film Over The Teeth Indicate?

I got my wisdom teeth removed a couple of days ago and I noticed this sticky almost plaque-like film over all of my teeth in the back and some towards the middle. I've brushed my teeth multiple times (as best as I can without hitting the stitches), as well as rinsed them with a salt water mixture, but the film hasn't gone away. Is this normal?

Wed, 25 Apr 2018

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Dentist, Dr. Honey Arora's Response

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Plaque like accumulation over the teeth can be due to tartar deposit that is at times calcified causing inability to remove with just brushing.

So my suggestion is to consult your Dentist and get examined. If it is calculus deposit then it can be removed with professionally cleaning of teeth.

You can however wait for a few days and let the wisdom teeth extraction site heals.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora

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What Does A Sticky Film Over The Teeth Indicate?

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