Calculation of tooth or tartar removal procedure. Calculus or tartar is a hard yellowish deposit on teeth. It is composed of mineral salts, food and other debris that has hardened over time. Tartar can not be brushed. It has a rough surface, attracting more debris and food particles, causing the repetition of a cycle of formation and accumulation of tartar.
Periodontal disease is a disease of the tissues supporting the teeth in the mouth. It occurs when the body’s immune system can not eliminate mouth bacteria and toxins. If plaque is not removed, it will eventually accumulate and harden in the dental calculus (or tartar).
Calculation can be hard and brownish yellow covering over the crown of the tooth. Calculus can also cover the gum so that the plaque below the gum line can not be cleaned. The plaque below the gum line is the true cause of periodontal disease. The plaque builds up and the bacteria multiply, the pockets around each tooth more deep and painful.
Calculation is presented in two ways. Supragingival (above the gum line) is the calculation visible deposit that forms on the surface of the teeth. Subgingival (below the gumline), plaque forms in pockets between teeth and gums. Subgingival calculus is more harmful, as it facilitates faster growth of the plate. (more…)
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