A coating of plaque on the teeth is one of life’s inevitabilities as it is necessary for the digestion process. Plaque only becomes a problem when it is allowed to accumulate and harden into tartar.
Yellow or brown in colour and exceptionally hard, tartar has to be removed by a dentist using specialised tools that can reach all the inaccessible crevices in the teeth.
Removing plaque is easily done by:
Brushing teeth properly
Using dental floss and mouthwash
Having teeth professionally cleaned
These three preventive measures will reduce plaque build-up to a minimum and in turn prevent the “tooth decay and gum disease” that tartar can cause. More information about plaque and tartar can be found at https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/plaque-vs-tartar-whats-the-difference/
