What are the methods to remove dental plaque?

Many times, people will find that there are a lot of black and hard things growing on their teeth. This substance is what we commonly call tartar. The appearance of dental plaque will have a great impact on everyone's appearance. So how do you remove tartar from your teeth? The first thing many friends think of is to have their teeth cleaned. It is true that teeth cleaning is the best, most effective and fastest way to remove tartar. Now I will give you a detailed introduction.

Tartar is a rough, hard calcification formed on the basis of dental plaque. It is mostly accumulated at the neck of the teeth, and the teeth close to the opening of the salivary glands have more tartar. Tartar can easily cause bleeding gums, inflammation, or swelling and pus discharge from the gums. Removing tartar by a dental professional is an effective way to prevent periodontitis.

Dental plaque is a highly sticky, glue-like substance that adheres to the tooth surface. It is difficult to see with the naked eye but can be revealed using plaque colorants. The nature of plaque varies depending on the composition of saliva, food, and bacteria. Unless you brush your teeth thoroughly, use dental floss and toothpicks, plaque cannot be removed simply by rinsing your mouth. Plaque is the main factor causing caries and periodontal disease.

Soft plaque is composed of food debris and bacteria, and is mostly attached to the neck of the teeth. It is white, light yellow or light gray and can be seen with the naked eye. It is soft and can be easily removed by brushing and rinsing the mouth.

Through the above methods, everyone should understand how to remove tartar from teeth. In order to avoid the pain caused by tartar cleaning, everyone must take care of their teeth in normal times, brush their teeth on time, use the correct posture when brushing their teeth, and never brush your teeth carelessly.