COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT DENTAL CALCULUS ANSWERED BY DOCTORS.

How can dental calculus be prevented or treated?

Expert opinion from Dr. NEETU SINGH

5 years of experience in dentistry and healthcare · 5 years of experience · India

Dental calculus, also known as tartar is a hardened form of dental plaque that accumulates on teeth and can lead to various oral health issues. Preventing and treating dental calculus involves a combination of good oral hygiene practices and professional dental care. To prevent it you should brush regularly, floss daily, use mouthwash, limit sugary and starchy foods and keep yourself hydrated.

Expert opinion from Dr. SAMEEHA M S

Four Years of Clinical Experience, BDS - Kerala, India · 1 years of experience · India

Dental calculus is a hard deposit that forms on teeth as a result of the buildup of minerals from saliva and food particles. It is essential to avoid and manage dental calculus as it can lead to gum disease and other oral health problems. The most effective way to avoid calculus is to practice proper oral hygiene, use antimicrobial mouthwashes, and have frequent dental examinations. Treatment for dental calculus includes deep scaling and maintanence.

What are the risks associated with dental calculus?

Expert opinion from Dr. NEETU SINGH

5 years of experience in dentistry and healthcare · 5 years of experience · India

Dental calculus also known as tartar, is a hardened from of dental plaque that forms on teeth and can lead to various oral health issues. Some of the risks associated with dental calculus include: Gingivitis Periodontal disease Bad breath Discoloration Tooth decay Tooth sensitivity Difficulty in cleaning teeth

Expert opinion from Dr. SAMEEHA M S

Four Years of Clinical Experience, BDS - Kerala, India · 1 years of experience · India

Dental calculus, commonly termed tartar, is a hard form of dental plaque that develops on teeth as a result of a mineral accumulation from saliva. If not adequately managed, it can contribute to a variety of oral health issues and lead to particular risks. Dental calculus affects the majority of adults and worsens with age. It can advance into a calculus bridge if not adequately removed, increasing the likelihood of having significant gum infections, periodontal diseases, bad breath, permanent bone loss around the teeth, and systemic infections.

What is dental calculus and how does it form?

Expert opinion from Dr. SAMEEHA M S

Four Years of Clinical Experience, BDS - Kerala, India · 1 years of experience · India

Calculus or tartar is a hard material formed by a mineralized plaque on the outermost layers of the teeth. Plaque, if not removed, will harden into calculus in approximately two weeks. It is mostly calcium phosphate. Once calculus has accumulated on the surface of the teeth, it will require professional dental treatment for removal. Debridement refers to the process of removing both supragingival and subgingival calculus. A dentist will remove tartar with either hand-held equipment or an ultrasonic device.

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Expert opinion from Dr. NEETU SINGH

5 years of experience in dentistry and healthcare · 5 years of experience · India

Dental calculus is a hard, mineralized deposit that forms on teeth due to the accumulaion of plaque. Plaque is a combination of bacteria, food particles and saliva. It forms on teeth and gums, in areas that are difficult to clean thoroughly. Saliva contains minerals like calcium and phosphate. Over time plaque remains on the teetg, these minerals gradually begin to deposit onto the plaque. As minerals accumulation and bond to the plaque, the plaque hardens and becomes dental calculus. This process usually takes a few days to weeks.

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