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What does tarter do to my teeth in the long run?
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Affects your gums: Tarter will cause inflammation and damage to your gums if it is not removed.
Answered 9/18/2013
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Calculus: The bacteria embedded in the calculus release acid and toxins that irritate your gingiva and bone, causing them to recede. Cavities along the gumline are also a possibility. Periodontitis results in tooth loss and bad breath all along the way.
Answered 9/28/2016
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