How to Get Rid of Tartar

Once tartar has formed, it can only be removed by getting a professional dental cleaning. There are ways you can prevent the buildup of tartar, to keep your teeth healthy and avoid getting cavities. Read on for more information about how to get rid of tartar.
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Scaling Tarter at the Dentist

This video shows you the process of scaling being done at a dentist office. You are shown the actual dental tools at work scaling a person's teeth. This includes the scraping, and the water put in the patient's mouth to clear away the tarter being scaled away. This is a very detailed video, so be prepared.

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Introduction
- Tartar, also known as calculus, is formed when plaque hardens on teeth. Because plaque can form in a matter of hours after eating, regular brushing and flossing can prevent tartar formation. Once you have tartar, however, the only way to safely remove it is by having your teeth properly cleaned by a dental professional.
Step 1: What Is Tartar?
- Tartar is an accumulation of plaque and mineral deposits on teeth. Tartar can form under or above the gumline. Tartar may appear to be yellow or yellowish-brown in color. Tartar can lead to gingivitis and tooth decay if it is not removed properly.
Step 2: Visit the Dentist
- Unfortunately, once tartar has formed on the teeth, it can only be removed by a dentist or a dental hygenist. In a process known as scaling, a dental professional uses specific tools to scrape the tartar from the teeth. During your regular dental check-ups tarter will be removed from your teeth, but it is important to take measures to prevent it from building up between visits.
Step 3: Preventing Tartar Buildup
- The key to preventing the buildup of tartar deposits on teeth involves:
1. Brushing regularly
2. Flossing every day
3. Regular professional dental cleanings every six months
- Tartar-control toothpastes may be helpful in preventing tartar buildup, but they cannot remove already existing tartar from teeth.
Conclusion
- Proper dental hygiene can prevent the formation of tartar and the yellowish or brown buildup along or under the gumline. Once tartar has formed, only a dentist or dental hygienist can remove it.
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