Poor oral hygiene, poor diet, smoking - all this contributes to the accumulation of dental plaque. Convenient conditions for the development of microorganisms are the so-called retention places, i.e. grooves, nodules, depressions, where dental plaque accumulates, which ultimately leads to periodontal inflammation and the formation of tartar. The deposits that lead to tartar should be removed regularly by brushing your teeth thoroughly. Otherwise, under the influence of saliva and substances from food, dental plaque mineralizes, forming a hard deposit at the gum line that cannot be removed with a toothbrush.
Tartar accumulates mainly on the inner surfaces of the teeth, most often near the gums. If hygiene is poor, it can cover entire teeth.
Tartar deposition is an individual process for each person. Some people develop stone very quickly, others more slowly. There are many factors that contribute to tartar build-up, including:
- malocclusion,
- high pH of saliva and its composition,
- prosthetic restorations,
- orthodontic braces,
- eating large amounts of sugar,
- poor oral hygiene.
Tartar is not only an aesthetic problem, it is also a health problem. It affects the health of the entire body. The bacteria contained in it enter the bloodstream through the gums, infecting individual organs.
The basic way to reduce the formation of tartar is to change eating habits and improve oral hygiene, which also includes regular visits to the dentist's office. In order to effectively prevent the formation of tartar and gum inflammation, a hygiene treatment should be performed every six months. This treatment involves scaling, i.e. removing tartar using ultrasound, sandblasting, i.e. removing sediment, and fluoridation, which effectively eliminates bacteria and prevents tooth decay.
The author of the entry is: manager Marta Niemiec-Fiutowska