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What are home remedies to removing tartar buildup without going to a dentist?
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None that are safe.: Prevention with good oral hygiene is best.
Answered 11/17/2012
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None: There are none that are effective enough to allow you to skip going to the dentist. Tartar is calcified food matter and bacteria and can only be removed by a dentist or hygienist with appropriate instruments.
Answered 8/28/2013
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