When plaque and tartar gather on your teeth surfaces, you need professional cleaning to successfully remove it all. Tartar, which is a calcified form of plaque, can’t be cleaned off your teeth with toothpaste and water. It takes professional care and equipment. However, when plaque and tartar develop on the roots of your teeth, which… Read more »
Category: Gum Disease
A Quick Guide to Scaling and Root Planing
Most people recognize that regular cleaning is the cornerstone of good dental hygiene. Every day, your toothbrush and floss clean away the plaque that builds up on your teeth and gum line. Every six months or so, your dentist or hygienist should clean away the tartar (calcified plaque) that’s developed since your last visit. Sometimes,… Read more »