05/08/2022
Tartar, also known as tartar, is plaque that is accumulated and calcified by inorganic salt compounds in saliva and soft deposits (may be food debris or minerals in the mouth, etc.). ..) gradually becomes hard, firmly attached to the tooth surface or under the gum line.
Tartar is divided into 2 types:
Tartar is usually already indicated in the definition.
Serum tartar is a type of tartar that when tartar often causes gingivitis, in that inflammatory area will secrete inflammatory fluid and cause bleeding, blood will soak into tartar, often creating a reddish brown color.
Oral hygiene is the best way to prevent tartar, in which remember:
Brush your teeth properly with the use of fluoride toothpaste, or you can soak in mouthwash or diluted salt water.
When food debris is left in the interdental areas, floss should be used to remove bacterial plaque, avoiding the accumulation of plaque.
Follow a healthy diet, limiting foods that are high in sugar and flour.
Studies have shown that smoking or using to***co products is more likely to develop tartar, so those who have a habit of smoking should give up to avoid tartar.
