Question 1

what are tartar?

Accepted Answer

Hardened plaque: Plaque forms around your teeth all the time.  If not removed it gets hardened by the minerals in your saliva.  Once it has turned into tarter it is much more difficult to remove.  It also becomes a surface for further plaque forms.  This threatens the health of your gums.

Question 2

how to get tartar off?

Accepted Answer

Almost impossible.: Tartar buildup needs to be professionally removed, otherwise you can do damage to your natural tooth if you use the wrong or over the counter dental instruments.  Tartar is a very hard substance and does not remove easily, otherwise you floss and toothbrush would remove it.

Question 3

how can you avoid tartar build-up?

Accepted Answer

May or may not: Tartar accumulation is best minimized by careful oral hygiene. Brushing at least twice a day for two minutes and flossing at least once per day, preferably in the evening, helps to remove food and plaque from the teeth. In turn, if the teeth don't have any plaque on them, it is less likely that tartar will form from the calcification of the remaining plaque on the teeth.

Question 4

how long does it take for tartar to develop?

Accepted Answer

: Dental plaque takes several days to weeks to form following poor oral hygiene, and calcification can occur soon after. Calculus needs to be professionally removed by your dentist or hygienist.

More info here:
ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_pellicle
ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_plaque

Question 5

can bake soda help remove thin layer of tartar?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can help remove thin layer of plaque which is combination of bacteria, protein film layer on teeth and food debris. Effective for stain removal as well.

Question 6

can a lacotse in talarin person eat tartar sauce?

Accepted Answer

Lactose intolerance: Check the labels on the tartar sauce -- some may contain dairy products.  If you eat them, you will not be a happy camper.  Some tartar sauce may be okay for you, though.  Here's one, with a recipe: http://tinyurl.Com/pwdh3cz.

Question 7

how can i remove plaque or tartar?

Accepted Answer

3 ways: Flossing or using inter-dental aids will remove plaque from between your teeth. Brushing properly with a soft brush will then remove most remaining plaque, which is a soft adherent layer of bacteria and proteins. Tartar or calculus is a hardened deposit that often results from poor plaque removal that will need to be removed professionally at a dental office.

Question 8

is there a toothpaste that removes tartar?

Accepted Answer

Very simply NO ....: Please... Do not listen to all these commercials u see or hear.. They are just that. For 'commercial' purpose... There is no scientifically proven data that shows any toothpaste can disolve o remove tartarbuild up... They need to be scaled ad removed profesionally, followef by  routime home cleaning by u, on daily basis...

Question 9

how do you treat plaque and tartar buildup?

Accepted Answer

Prevention is key: The best “treatment” is prevention with daily at least twice per day brushing (more if can after each meal), flossing each day and regular visits to the dentist (every 6 months at least) for cleanings. Your dentist may have you come more often if you build up plaque quickly.

Question 10

how can i get my plaque and tartar removed completely?

Accepted Answer

Dental hygienist : And it is only temporary. Brush floss and keep seeing your dentist every 6 months.

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