All about Dental Calculus

 ~All about Dental Calculus ☠ 

Upon your visit to a dental clinic, you may have heard your dentist using the word calculus while you complained about having painful, bleeding gums. Quite confused, perplexed, and ambiguous about the situation, all you need is to know about this mysterious word. 

 ~What is  a Dental calculus 🤔

Calculus, commonly known as dental tartar,  is a hard and calcified deposit that forms on the teeth and gums. It is a yellowish stone-like structure that is damaging to your dental and soft tissues. 

This monster (of course for your teeth and jaw bone) develops when a thin, soft, yellowish-colored film known as plaque, is allowed to be left on the tooth surface for a long time.

Improper brushing technique, lack of twice-a-day use of brush, and flossing will result in the hardening of this soft plaque layer into dental Calculus within 24-72 hours. 

The plaque is a soft and sticky layer that can be removed by brushing at home but once it becomes hardened to Calculus, it needs to be removed by any dental professional only. 

~Effects of Calculus on oral health~

Both Plaque and calculus harbor harmful bacteria in them. They produce an acidic environment in your mouth after you eat and drink. These acids can destroy the tooth enamel which will result in cavities and also affect your gums.

~Solutions you need to know ~

Your oral health along with your physical health is quite precious so you need to take good care of yourself. Be vigilant and conscious about your oral hygiene. Keep a check on your eating habits, and brushing habits, and schedule your 6-monthly visit to a dentist for a healthy oral cavity. 

1)Eat a healthy diet. 

2)Reduce your intake of sugary products.

3)Brush your teeth twice a day.

4)Brushing before bed is a game changer for your oral health. Make it mandatory.

5)Use floss to remove food particles in areas inaccessible to the toothbrush.

6)Visit your dentist twice a year for routine dental checkups. 

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