Jun 7, 2024 · Plaque hardens into tartar on your teeth, leading to gum infections. Find out the most effective way to get rid of plaque & tartar.

Jun 19, 2023 · If tartar has already caused some bone loss around your teeth, your dentist may recommend gum disease treatment. These procedures remove tartar that’s trapped beneath …

Apr 9, 2019 · Tartar — also known as calculus — is an accumulation of plaque and minerals from your saliva that harden. Tartar can coat the exterior of teeth and invade below the gumline. …

2 days ago · Periodontal disease (gum disease) is a bacterial infection of the gums that affects about 4 in 10 adults over 30 in the United States. It's caused by plaque (a sticky bacterial film) …

Mar 16, 2023 · If not removed properly, tartar can cause several dental health problems, such as bad breath, enamel damage, and gum disease. Tartar, when it forms below the gum line, is …

Feb 27, 2025 · Gingivitis is a type of gum disease in which the tissue at the base of your teeth, called gingival tissue, becomes inflamed, or swollen. The most common form of gingivitis …

Nov 18, 2024 · Dental calculus, or tartar, is a hardened form of dental plaque that accumulates on the surfaces of teeth, along the gumline, and even below the gums. It forms when plaque—an …

Jan 9, 2025 · In most cases, the buildup above your gum tissues is yellow or light brown, whereas tartar below your gums tends to be darker in color. Black tartar on teeth and gum line is …

Sep 4, 2024 · Tartar, also called dental calculus, is a hardened plaque that forms on your teeth and below the gumline. It results from the mineralization of the soft deposits known as plaque. …