DEPOSITS ON TEETH

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DEPOSITS ON TEETH
By - Dr. Nandini Nelivigi
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How are they formed?

• Calculus or Tartar is commonly called as hard
  deposits on the teeth.
• A layer of dental plaque which is a bio film
  forms on the surface of teeth within minutes
  after brushing.
• If you do not brush off this surface properly
  from the tooth surface, the calcium in the saliva
  and gingival reticular fluid starts getting
  deposited into this layer and forms calculus.

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Appearance

• Dental plaque is colorless but dental calculus is
  yellow to brownish in color.
• It is a hard deposit which cannot be taken out
  with brushing

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What are the effects of calculus?

• Since the surface of calculus is rough and porous
  it deposits more of saliva and bacterial flora
  present in the mouth.
• The gums are irritated with the calculus and they
  start getting inflamed and moving away from the
  calculus.
• So you will see gingival recession and bone loss
• With gingival recession, more of root surface is
  exposed into the mouth and since root surface is
  not impervious to oral fluids sensitivity becomes
  an issue.
• If left untreated for long you will see bone
  restoration and mobility of teeth

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What to do?

• You need to get a regular bi-annual
  round of oral prophylaxis and polishing by a
  dentist.
• Dentists use ultrasonic scaling instruments and
  hand scaling instruments which remove the
  deposits and stains on the teeth.

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How to prevent tartar formation?

• Brush your teeth thoroughly twice a day and floss
  your teeth at least once at night.
• One can use tartar control tooth pastes.
• However, once tartar is formed it is to be
  professionally cleaned by a dentist
• Nelivigi dental clinic wishes you happy brushing
  and Healthy teeth.

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