You know our mantra well by now…
Brush your teeth twice daily and don't forget to floss.
This is our mantra for a number of important reasons, but today we focus on one:
Tartar.
No, tartar is not a new species of dinosaur.
We’ll always have oral bacteria, but when this bacteria mixes with food debris, and sits on our teeth for too long, plaque forms.
We know how to remove plaque from our teeth – just brush and floss regularly.
When plaque lingers for too long, however, it undergoes transformation:
In just 48 hours, plaque will harden and turn into what’s known as tartar.
Tartar forms above and below the gum line, and makes it harder (because it’s hard) for us to effectively brush and floss our teeth.
Therefore, tartar isn't as easy to remove as plaque, but there are still a couple things we can do at home to help:
- Use an electric toothbrush for more scrubbing power
- Choose specially formulated tartar-control toothpaste with fluoride
In tougher tartar cases, however, we must make use of special equipment to resolve the issue, so don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you are worried about tartar buildup :)
