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In the morning i feel all that tartar on my teeth. it forms overnight but how?

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Plaque formation: I think you mean dental plaque, a soft, sticky, whitish matlike film attached to tooth surfaces, formed largely by the growth of bacteria that colonize the teeth. During the night with your mouth closed the bacteria grow rapidly. Brush before bed and see your dentist for regular cleanings at least every 6 months.

Answered 7/31/2012

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Germs+food+warmth: Combination of germs, bits of food and saliva in your mouth causes plaque, a sticky film, to grow on your teeth day and night. If you don't clean well, it can harden into tartar, especially if your mouth is dry or if you sleep with it open. Some people do start to form tartar overnight, but it generally takes longer to accumulate enough to feel. Brush, floss, antiseptic, see your dentist.

Answered 7/6/2013

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