These mineral deposits are not only an aesthetic issue, but also a health issue. We will be very direct: there are no tricks or “miracle” anti-calculus products.
No matter how much you search the Internet, you will find hundreds of home remedies to remove tartar from your teeth, most of which contain baking soda, lemon or hydrogen peroxide among their components.
However, none of these remedies will do your mouth any favors, quite the opposite, especially if you resort to them frequently.
Luckily, avoiding calculus training is very easy and within everyone’s reach.
We’ll explain how to do it!
In the case of calculation, the best offense is a good defense.
The only home remedy against tartar is prevention, that is, practicing good oral hygiene at home to prevent it from appearing.
It is especially important not to forget the interproximal spaces, between teeth, so we can use dental floss or interproximal brushes at least once a day.
What do I do if I have already developed calculus?
Bacterial plaque, once it hardens and transforms into “tartar”, can only be eliminated at the dental office, through prophylaxis or dental hygiene.
The sonic and ultrasonic devices that dentists use produce vibration waves that break up calculus on the tooth surface without affecting the enamel at all.
Can my saliva cause tartar to form?
No.
Saliva is 99% water and the remaining components are organic and inorganic molecules.
The only cause of calculus is the lack of continued good oral hygiene in a certain area.
However, keeping our mouth well hydrated will make our saliva more serous (thin and watery) and reduce the formation of “tartar”.
Calculus not only makes the aesthetics of our smile ugly, but also facilitates the formation of cavities and gum diseases, such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
Don’t let it get stuck between your teeth!