Difference between Plaque and Calculus

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Difference between Plaque and Calculus The same bacteria in our mouths cause plaque and calculus. Both of these materials are harmful for our teeth: however, the damages caused by each vary in their types and severity. Let’s have a detailed view of differences between Plaque and Calculus. Plaque Plaque is a white sticky substance that sticks to teeth surface because of poor brushing. It starts developing in your mouth within four hours of eating; therefore, dentists recommend brushing half an hour after taking every meal. A dentist recommends you brushing at least twice a day that is early in the morning and in the night before going to bed. If you go to your bed without brushing your teeth, food particles, trapped in your teeth, get enough time to be converted into plaque. However, there is nothing to worry about its dangers to your teeth because it can be easily removed with proper and regular tooth brushing and flossing techniques. However, poor tooth brushing techniques or irregular cleaning or flossing keeps on building plaque ultimately causing it to release acids that rupture the protective layer (enamel) of your teeth. After the erosion of enamel, your teeth’s surface becomes rough and easily binds sticky and colored food particles. Thus, the teeth become more vulnerable to decay and other damages. Calculus When plaque keeps on building on the surface of teeth due to poor brushing, it turns into calcified deposits called tartar (that is also known as calculus). In contrast to plaque, tartar is a non-sticky and hard porous material that quickly gets attached to bacteria. Calculus is made up of mineral deposits from mouth’s saliva. It is extremely harmful for your teeth, gums and mouth’s overall health. This is considered as the root cause of major oral problems like cavities, gingivitis and tooth loss. There are no simple home remedies to remove calculus; rather you need to consult a dentist in Diamond Bar, who can provide you with better dental solution by using latest modern equipment and techniques. How to get rid of Plaque & Calculus?


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