CALCULUS- TARTAR

Hard deposits on your teeth may eventually lead to bone loss and subsequent loss of the teeth. The lower incisors are especially prone to this for two reasons, firstly the saliva ducts wash saliva along the back of the teeth. Secondly the bone around these teeth tends to be thinner and therefore only a little lost makes a big difference.

PLAQUE

The majority of plaque is made up of bacteria which live in our mouths. After cleaning our teeth the bacteria in our saliva will start to reform on the surface of the tooth.

Certain areas are more susceptible to plaque and calculus formation, the diagram below illustrates this. By paying particular attention to these areas should decrease the buildup of calculus and reduce the risk of tooth loss through gum disease