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Not really. Plaque removal has to be the #1 thing done at a dentist's office. I've had one cavity filled in the last 15 years, and the rest of the visits have been cleanings (ie. plaque removal).

Plus, it really doesn't matter how well you brush and floss. There's always something for the hygienist to remove. Which, I can only assume prevents this lozenge from actually doing anything.

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Perhaps in the future there will be a layer added to this pill that first dissolves the plaque.

That itself could be a standalone product -- I'd expect lots of people would prefer sucking a lozenge over daily toothbrushing

It’s not a lozenge, but LivFresh dental gel (used like toothpaste) more or less dissolves plaque. It’s a bit pricey, but well worth it. Especially if you hate having the dentist lecture you every appointment.

Is it for maintenance or can it remove 6 months worth of plaque at once (like would be the case with the dentist)?

> Perhaps in the future there will be a layer added to this pill that first dissolves the plaque.

I suspect that without a plaque removal step, these lozenges could contribute to plaque mineralization into dental calculus.

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