dental plaque

What Is Tartar on Teeth and Why is Tartar Breaking Off Teeth?

by Surya Dental Care

More than 50% of adults have dental tartar. Most are not careful about their teeth, so dental plaque builds up. If that plaque is not cleared within 24 – 72 hours, it will become hard and form tartar. Tartar buildup can lead to difficulty brushing, cavities, gingivitis, and bad breath. Tartar cannot be removed at … Continue reading What Is Tartar on Teeth and Why is Tartar Breaking Off Teeth?

Understanding Dental Plaque: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

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The term plaque has many meanings and is able to evoke very different images, from the plates of the earth’s crust in geography to the metal plates that can be used in industrial processes. In medicine, however, the field narrows, especially if we limit ourselves to common parlance: there are plaques in the throat, and … Continue reading Understanding Dental Plaque: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention