To keep your mouth healthy, it is essential to have good oral hygiene and thus limit the appearance of tartar. But, what is tartar? What factors increase its appearance? What are the repercussions? And finally, how to prevent its formation? Here is some information to enlighten you.
What is dental tartar?
Considering the factors of humidity, temperature and pH, your mouth represents an ideal environment for the development of bacteria. Also, if you neglect your dental hygiene, the latter will come and stick to your teeth. This results in a process of mineralization of the dental plaque leading to the formation of tartar. Knowing that the tartar manifests itself first on the lingual surface (lower incisors and other teeth), its yellowish color is detectable with the naked eye. The process begins when the tartar touches the gums and the root of the tooth; Although the latter is not visible to the naked eye, it is possible to suspect its presence when there is a detachment of gums.
Factors favoring the appearance of tartar
Although the rate of occurrence of tartar is variable from one individual to another, it should be noted that some people are more at risk than others. Therefore, in addition to the fact that the formation of tartar depends on oral hygiene, some people are more at risk than others: elderly people, diabetics, people taking medication on a regular basis, individuals with dental problems and smokers.
Dental calculus: the impact
Apart from the fact that the appearance of dental calculus can affect dental esthetics, the latter also has repercussions on a person’s health. Tartar is conducive to the formation of caries, gingivitis, abscesses and periodontitis. However, this goes much further than dental problems since it can also result in cardiac pathologies or problems during pregnancy. Bacteria present in the plaque can migrate to the respiratory system or contaminate organs such as the placenta and indirectly the amniotic fluid.
Our recommendations to limit the appearance of tartar
Considering these facts, it seems important to prevent the formation of tartar. Obviously, you will not be able to avoid the presence of bacteria in your mouth. However, it is not only possible to limit their appearance by adopting a healthy diet, but also to eliminate them by relying on good oral hygiene.
Keep in mind that it is recommended to brush your teeth after each meal, to floss to avoid the proliferation of bacteria and finally to consult your dentist on an annual basis for an examination and a cleaning.
Do not forget: prevention is better than cure! Make an appointment now with Dr. Thu Nguyen and her team from the Centre de santé dentaire Dr Thu Nguyen.
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