How to remove the tartar from the teeth? 5 tips
The smile of a person is one of the gestures in which we tend to look in a positive way, being an expression of joy, affection or illusion in front of a situation or person. In it, one of the elements that stand out most are the teeth. And in a world where physical appearance is highly valued and desired, caring for them is essential.
But not only are they important in this sense, but in fact their main function is to allow us to crush food in such a way that we can get to ingest them. The act of feeding makes a lot of bacteria reach our mouth , which if not removed by good hygiene can lead to tartar. And in addition to unsightly this can be dangerous for teething, so it is advisable to eliminate it.
How to remove tartar? Let's see some ways to do it or at least decrease it throughout this article.
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What is tartar and why does it appear?
It is known as tartar, tartar or dental calculus to the hardened and calcified accumulation of bacterial plaque in our dentition, which is directly observable as a yellowish, whitish or brownish mass located in the enamel of the tooth and around its union with the gum . It is formed by the accumulation of salts such as calcium and phosphorus together with the bacteria present in our teeth and those that come from food, generally in those areas that are difficult to access, such as between the teeth.
Tartar is somewhat annoying and visually unpleasant, but beyond that and if it is not removed It is also the gateway to a wide variety of dental problems , to be able to form colonies of bacteria on its surface or in the regions that it leaves once removed. Among them we can find the dreaded periodontitis or pyorrhea, which can end with the fall of teeth, bleeding, bad breath or the emergence of caries.
Tartar can appear for multiple reasons. The most common is the presence of poor dental hygiene, either because it is not carried out or because it does not include all the areas where the food remains can end (for example, not everyone cleans in the space between the teeth). . But we must also bear in mind that the consumption of certain foods and substances (for example, coffee or tobacco), the suffering of diseases such as diabetes or some drugs have an important influence on their possible appearance.
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Remove tartar from our mouth: how to remove it?
As we have seen the fact of having tartar is negative and can facilitate the arrival of various problems. That is why it is necessary to remove or eliminate it. In this sense, among the various options that can be taken to reduce tartar levels, we find the following.
1. Regular and deep brushing
The first and most obvious step is through recover or start a basic dental hygienic habits . In this sense the first thing will be to brush your teeth after every meal, in a regular and usual way. It is important that a deep cleaning be carried out regularly. Toothpastes containing fluoride are recommended.
2. Dental floss
As we have seen before, many people do not clean the space between their teeth since the brush itself does not get there . These zones are a very important nest of bacteria if nothing is done, and to avoid it flossing can be used.
3. Mouthwash
A third general step to eliminate or prevent tartar is to use mouth rinses, which allow the particles of tartar and dirt to be dragged out of the tooth at the same time in most cases act as antiseptic agents. This makes it difficult for tartar to appear.
It must be taken into account that its use it does not imply that they should not brush their teeth, but it is something complementary .
4. Dental cleaning
The above steps are useful at the time of preventing the appearance of tartar or treat its existence in its origins, although later and once a hardening has occurred it will be necessary to apply other measures. In fact, one of the only ones that can allow the removal of tartar from all oral areas and independently of its hardness and age is dental cleaning, that is, the one made by a dentist or dentist .
Among the interventions carried out in this sense, the procedure known as tartrectomy or tartar / tartar removal is usually used. It uses techniques such as scraping, which can be coronal or radicular and which seeks to remove the tartar visible on the teeth or the one that forms on the inside of the gum.It is recommended to take one once every six months or one year.
5. Home-made alternatives that can help reduce it
In addition to all the above, there are methods traditionally used to try to eliminate dental plaque and tartar, although in the background its action is mainly focused on the use of the ability to scratch and remove tartar as if we were brushing. Of course, these alternatives should be made as a complement, not as a substitute.
Among these alternatives, one of the best known is the use of bicarbonate , which is useful to whiten and eliminate harmful elements such as dental calculus. In this sense it is important to bear in mind that this can be positive for these actions, but it also helps to destroy the image. Also the fact of eating an apple or fruit, especially if it is with your skin, helps to drag the dirt.
Bibliographic references:
- Jin, Y; Yip, H. K. (2002). "Supragingival calculus: formation and control". Critical Reviews in Oral Biology and Medicine. 13 (5): 426-441.
- Westfelt, Elisabeth (1996). "Rationale of mechanical plaque control". Journal of Clinical Perioontology. 23 (3): 263-267.
