What does dental calculus look like

Dental tartar is a very common oral disease, which is mainly caused by unsightly deposits on the crowns and necks of teeth. Dental tartar is mainly composed of calcified minerals formed by food residues adhering to the surface of teeth. Dental calculus is usually white or yellow in color.

In fact, dental tartar is caused by long-term smoking addiction, which leads to yellowing of teeth. In addition, some food residues and some retained substances tend to accumulate in the gums. After a long time, the tooth surface begins to mineralize, and some of the mineralized foods form dental plaque or dental tartar.

Prevention is the most important - brushing your teeth: brushing your teeth in the morning and evening and rinsing your mouth after meals are the most important measures to prevent and treat tartar formation. Use a better health toothbrush, choose fluoride toothpaste, and use the correct method - vertical brushing to brush your teeth and correct the horizontal brushing method. Only by cleanly removing food residues, dental plaque, and tartar can we prevent the formation and deposition of dental calculus.

You should also pay attention to your diet - reasonable nutrition and a good combination of coarse and fine foods. Eat more crude fiber foods rich in vitamins, such as meat, eggs, various vegetables and fruits, and chew them thoroughly to help clean the tooth surface. Eat less sweets and sticky foods, do not eat snacks, or eat less snacks, and remember to rinse your mouth after eating.

If you find that tartar has formed on your teeth, you need to go to the dental clinic to have your teeth cleaned as soon as possible, because if you leave it alone, it will easily lead to inflammation such as periodontitis. Once dental plaque is found, it will not be removed no matter how carefully you brush your teeth. Dental plaque is very stubborn and ordinary toothpaste is completely ineffective.

I believe that after reading the detailed introduction, you should have some understanding of how to remove and prevent dental tartar. So I remind you that if you want to remove dental tartar, it is best to choose a more regular dental hospital for teeth cleaning. You must develop a good habit of brushing your teeth and insist on brushing your teeth every day, which can effectively prevent the formation of dental tartar.