What is Tartar & Tips to Control It? By QC Dentistry Brampton

2. What is tartar? How is it formed? • Tartar, medically calculus, is deposited on the gum line or in rough places and edges on the teeth. Even if you practice thorough and exemplary dental hygiene, you still have bacteria in your mouth.  • These metabolize the food residues, the breakdown products from them then form the plaque that adheres to the tooth, the dental plaque. This plaque film covers the teeth, gets under the gum line, and settles on the edges of fillings or other dentures.  • The bacteria in turn settle in the plaque, as this is the ideal breeding ground for them. The acids generated by the bacteria attack the tooth enamel and can cause tooth decay. This is why brushing your teeth regularly is so important. • Bigger problems arise when the plaque remains on the teeth and then solidifies into tartar. The tartar arises both below and above the gum line. It is rough and open-pored and can no longer be removed by you with a toothbrush and floss once it has arisen. The tartar must be removed as prophylaxis or by your dentist with special equipment.

3. How can tartar affect teeth and gums? Tartar cannot be completely avoided and it affects your dental health. The plaque, from which tartar is formed, is always preferentially deposited here. On the one hand by Family Dentist on Chinguacousy, RD, tartar can grow and, on the other hand, this also provides a breeding ground for bacteria.  The acids secreted attack the tooth enamel and can then lead to caries, which, if left untreated, penetrates the inside of the tooth to the root of the tooth. A root canal can cause root canal treatment, tooth loss, or even more serious health complications if the inflammation travels towards the heart or brain. The bacteria can also cause irritation or inflammation of the gums. Gum inflammation can usually be resolved with careful dental care and the use of mouthwash. If the gingivitis worsens, however, periodontitis can occur. This can lead to tooth damage or even tooth loss.

4. Prevent tartar by Dentist on Chinguacousy, RD You lay the foundation for successful tartar prevention with careful and regular dental care, the plaque away from the teeth. Brush at least twice a day for at least two minutes.  Use a soft to medium-hard toothbrush with a not too large brush head and hygienic plastic bristles. Do not neglect the harder-to-reach areas on the inner tooth surfaces and the tooth surfaces of the posterior molars.  Electric toothbrushes are not necessarily more thorough, but they make it easier to clean teeth thoroughly, as no tooth brushing technique has to be learned.  Also choose a toothpaste that contains fluoride, as this helps to repair damaged tooth enamel. You can only remove plaque from the spaces between your teeth by using dental flossing regularly.

5. Tartar teeth removal at home: Toothbrush Brush carefully twice a day. Change the toothbrush or attachments for the electric toothbrush at least every three months. Medium-hard or soft bristles are best, hard ones can damage the gums. Mouthwash Antibacterial effect. This prevents inflammation. Works against bad breath. A perfect end to dental care. Toothpaste Addressing the needs of teeth and gums. Use whitening toothpaste only once a day. Cure Use once a week if necessary. Whiten the teeth without damaging them. For extra radiance. Floss Use at least once a day, preferably in the evening. This maintains the interdental space, prevents tooth decay, and removes leftover food. Also practical for on the go.

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