How to remove hideous dental plaque?

[WonderWomanIsTired]

I've tried scraping, I brush my teeth floss regularly.

Lately I've got lots of revolting plaque where my teeth my gums.

Last night I was looking at the smaller Waterpik devices.

What do you reckon for gently removing plaque please?

Go to the dentist and they will remove it properly

Dentist

You need to see a dentist first to get it all removed then flossing everyday to keep it away

Is it definitely plaque or are your gums receding and exposing dentin?

Try interdental brushes- the small wiry type that fits in between your teeth.

Also get a toothpaste that uses baking soda as key ingredient. Colgate has one.

Agree with getting them touched up at the dentists first to give you a start!

I use a waterpik and the dentist is really pleased with my teeth and gums since. I do also see a hygienist once or twice a year though, and they have removed the plaque I had prior to my waterpik, plus any bits I miss.

I saw the dentist in October and the hygienist in November. When I left my teeth were immaculate, this has happened in under 3 months.

I have dental check ups and hygienist appointments every 6 months and I do floss every day.

VeraPamil I'm not sure, it could be exposed dentin. I'll Google it.

I used to have similar issues but the waterpik was really helpful in helping out under control between Hygienist visits

I see my hygienist 4 times a year, i find it makes a difference.

Interdental brushes are good for between the teeth

I see my dentist every 3 months. Arthritis in my hands makes dental care difficult at times, even with an electric brush.

Have you tried using plaque disclosing tablets? I always thought I was brushing and flossing well, but using those was a real eye opener and helped me realise the spots I was missing

I go to the hygenist every 3 months i am like a pp and find proper brushing difficult because of disability.

Dentist and electronic toothbrush

A diet high in carbohydrates ( especially sugar) can cause higher than average plaque deposits.
That combined with calcium salts in saliva can cause tartar build up, which is impossible to remove yourself.
See a dentist. The dentist will confirm if any exposed dentine ( as suggested upthread), although I don't see how that can be confused with plaque.
A decent electric toothbrush combined with water pik, interdental brushes and disclosing tablets/floss will help also.
Three month professional scales at least initially will help.
But look at your diet- reducing carbs may reduce plaque/tartar

I'll gladly go back to my dentist, he's been our family dentist for many years and I think he is excellent.
Last time I saw him in October this wasn't something I was experiencing. If he'd had any concerns then he would have asked me to go back sooner, as he has done in the past when we've had dental problems, and I would have done.

I use an electronic toothbrush and change the head regularly, I also have an electronic flosser which I use daily. I'm fortunate in that I don't have any mobility problems which affect my ability to brush my teeth.

It could be a good idea to have a go with some disclosing tablets.

Thank you for suggesting receding gums and dentin, it does look like it could be that.

My diet is low sugar and I'm aware of the damage that things like fruit juices can do. However, I was recently diagnosed with BAM - bile acid malabsorption - and I do wonder whether the problems with bile acid have had an effect on the digestive juices in my mouth and that this in turn is causing the problems with my teeth.