Plaque is always forming on the teeth, especially at the gum line.

牙菌斑往往长在牙齿上，特别是在牙龈线上。

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If plaque is not removed, it builds up and gets under the gum line.

如果不清除牙菌斑，它就会堆积起来并钻到牙龈下面。

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This helps move the plaque out from under the gum line.

这可以有助于从龈线上刷下菌斑。

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Dentists are advised to use sterile water for patients with weakened immune systems and for those who undergo surgery where the gum line is cut.

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You should always introduce the floss at the top of the tooth, in the gum line, and bring it down, then remove it and find an unused length for the next tooth.

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Rather than just pulling the shears out, the surgeons decided to make an incision from his upper gum line on the right side of his upper lip to the anterior maxillary wall, which is in the middle of the cheek.

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