Wouldn’t it be easy if you could just dissolve plaque? While you may not be able to completely dissolve away the need for brushing and flossing – there are some home remedies that are proven to fight plaque. Of course, you have to start with brushing and flossing regularly, and making your fight against plaque [...]

If you took your fingernail and scraped it along your molars, what would you find? If you are like most people, your fingernail would come out with a thin filmy substance called plaque. In fact, according to the ADA, 82% of people do not do a thorough job removing plaque from the back teeth. And [...]

If plaque is left to sit on the surfaces of the teeth it turns into tartar, which is also called calculus. When it turns to tartar, it becomes a composite of minerals, food, and other bacteria that cannot be brushed away. You can feel it with your fingertips, and may not be able to scrape [...]

Don’t you wish you could get that ‘fresh from the dentist’ feeling every time after you brush your teeth at home? Getting your teeth professionally cleaned is an exhilarating experience, that doesn’t hurt. It naturally makes you wonder what it is the hygienist does that cleans the plaque off your teeth so effectively. Cleaning by [...]

No one likes to go to the dentist and find out that they have cavities, plaque build-up, or worse diseases like gum disease. Everyone knows that brushing and flossing your teeth are vital components to health and well-being, but there are some things you may not know! Sugar in all its forms is the number [...]

If you have been to the dentist and told that you have excessive plaque – you may be concerned. Many people who take great care of their teeth (or think they do) go to the dentist to find that they have plaque build-up and tartar. This may have you frantically searching for a special plaque [...]

Check out any home remedy book and you will see that balsamic vinegar is a stand by remedy for a large host of ailments. What you may not know is that balsamic vinegar is also a great partner in the war against plaque build-up. You have to be careful to not use too much, or [...]

When plaque builds up in the mouth, it becomes tartar. Tartar is a mineral compound that adheres to your teeth and destroys the enamel as well as the healthy gum tissue. For many people, excessive plaque and tartar build-up requires extensive dental treatment. Consider the catch phrase that ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a [...]

Many people believe that brushing teeth every day is the sure fire way to keep plaque from building up on their teeth. Unfortunately, brushing alone doesn’t work and when plaque build-up becomes excessive, the plaque turns to tartar which is best removed by a dentist. Plaque is germs. These germs are invisible and coat the [...]

Just because you have dentures doesn’t mean that you don’t have to be diligent about removing plaque. Plaque occurs naturally inside the mouth and can build up on dentures just as it can on regular teeth. Luckily, there are several steps you can take to make sure your dentures remain plaque-free! Perhaps the most convenient [...]

We’ve all heard the terms plaque and tartar when we have seen our hygienist. We’ve heard it from the time we were little children. We are also bombarded with the various television commercials for toothbrushes and toothpastes promising tartar control and removal of plaque. Now is the time for the actual explanation of what these [...]

Well, tartar is calculus. Calculus is the technical term for tartar. Tartar is a hardened mineral deposit that develops under the gum tissue and above the gum tissue. You can see tartar and it develops over time. It starts with plaque and when you do not remove plaque it becomes hard and turns into calculus. [...]

Tartar is formed from plaque. Plaque is a colorless sticky material that if left on the teeth, will harden into tartar. Tartar is a mineral deposit formed from the plaque that has sat on your teeth. Everyone gets tartar at some point, but how you take care of it at home is crucial. If tartar [...]

The key to keeping your teeth healthy is to clean them daily. Removing bacteria from your mouth is important for a long lasting healthy smile. You have been to the dentist at least once in a lifetime and the number one “lecture” that you always hear is “brush your teeth at least twice a day [...]

Tartar buildup happens. It’s how you take care of it that matters. Unfortunately you cannot remove it yourself. Tartar is basically a mineral deposit that has hardened on your teeth. The only way to remove tartar buildup is by having a professional cleaning by a dentist or hygienist. They have special tools that are designed [...]