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What is Teeth Cleaning?

Tartar is plaque that adheres to the surface of the crown of teeth. Tartar is formed by bacteria acting on leftover food, which over time will accumulate and harden at the gum line or below the gum line, which can irritate gum tissue.

The most noticeable sign of tartar is a yellow or brown color on the teeth or gums, which is unsightly. If tartar grows and adheres more tightly, it will lead to more serious diseases such as tooth decay and gum disease.

Tartar cannot be treated by regular brushing, but it is necessary to go to the clinic for doctors to remove them using specialized techniques and machines. This process is called scaling.

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The effects of tartar

Tartar on teeth interferes with oral hygiene, easily causing bad breath;
Tartar is an ideal place for bacteria that cause dental disease. These bacteria are fermented in food sugar to produce acids and acidic compounds that damage tooth enamel, leading to tooth decay;
Bacterial toxins in tartar in the interdental spaces can cause inflammation. If left for a long time, tartar can grow in size, spreading to the bottom of the tooth, pushing the gums down. Bacteria in tartar cause gum irritation, mild gingivitis can cause symptoms of swollen gums, bleeding gums, etc. If not removed and cleaned properly, it can progress to Periodontitis, full of gums receding and unable to hold teeth, leading to loose teeth and eventual loss of teeth (periodontal disease also causes a number of dangerous diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, .. affecting health).
Tartar not only threatens the health of teeth and gums but also affects aesthetics.

Please prevent tooth decay properly:

Clean your teeth regularly, brush your teeth at least twice a day. It’s best to brush your teeth after eating;
Rinse your mouth with antibacterial mouthwash or diluted salt water after brushing;
Use dental floss to clean between your teeth and remove food particles;
Proper nutrition, limit sticky foods, need to brush your teeth after each time when using colored and high-adhesive foods;
Get tartar periodically every 6 months to prevent tartar from forming for too long, which will make it difficult to clean teeth.