Tartar on Teeth’s : Explained

• Tartar are formed through plaques.

•Plaques can be removed with regular brushing and flossing.

• Improper brushing causing the plaque to calcify and thus tartar is formed.

• Tartar unlike plaque cannot be removed by brushing but has to be done professionally through a process called scaling

Tartar

Supragingival Subgingival

Supragingival

Forms on the visible part of the tooth that lies above the

gums.

Yellow in colour

Softer and thus easier to remove.

Subgingival

Formed below the gum line

Grey or blackish in colour

More difficult to remove as it is almost sixty percent

crystalized

Supragingival

Subgingival

• If tartar isn’t treated for a long time it can affect the entire oral cavity by being a breeding ground for bacteria.

• The harder it gets the more difficult it is to remove without damaging the tooth.

•When it comes to tartar and such related problems, swift and regular action is the only solution.

Ensure cleaning visits to the dentist at least twice a year so that your teeth and mouth are clean.

Read : Reasons for Accumulation of Tartar on Teeth