If you do not take care of the oral cavity, after each meal you do not remove the remnants of food, then dental deposits gradually begin to appear, at first they are soft formations, and then turn into tartar. What is the reason for the formation of such deposits and what are the ways to eliminate them, we will consider further.
What are dental deposits
Such formations on the teeth appear even in those who regularly and conscientiously brush their teeth and take care of the oral cavity. Deposits on the teeth are formed under the influence of various factors. They affect not only the crown of the tooth, but also the surface of the gums.
Dental plaque is often the cause of gum and tooth disease. They irritate the gums and tooth enamel, as they contain a huge amount of bacteria and their metabolic products.
Partially soft plaque is removed by brushing your teeth. But this is only on condition that the oral cavity is cleaned correctly and regularly. If the rules of personal hygiene are not observed, plaque remains on the teeth, between themand gradually leads to the formation of hard deposits.
Types of plaque
Dentists distinguish two groups of dental deposits:
Non-mineralized:
- Tooth plaque. This is a soft deposit that gradually accumulates on teeth, fillings, dentures. It is formed from food residues, waste products of bacteria. This deposit is firmly fixed on the teeth and can only be removed by physical methods.
- Soft clusters resemble a dense mass of white-yellow color. Also formed by bacteria, their waste products, saliva and food debris.
- Food leftovers.
Mineralized deposits. These include tartar. It can be supragingival and subgingival. It has a dense structure and dark color.
There are several factors that contribute to the formation of dental plaque:
- Containing too soft food in the diet.
- Violation of metabolic processes in the body.
- Prefer to chew on one side only.
- Mistake.
- Presence of periodontitis.
- Poor oral hygiene.
- Features of the structure of the teeth.
Calculation builds up, usually in places where there is a bad impact during brushing and does not clean itself.
Causes that provoke deposits on the teeth
When dental plaque forms, the causes of this phenomenon can be identified as follows:
- Usetoothpastes that don't fit the bill.
- Brushing your teeth with a soft toothbrush that doesn't do its job 100%
- Low in vegetables, fruits and other solid foods.
- The diet is dominated by thermally processed food, which is easily clogged between the teeth.
- The structure of the enamel may not be completely smooth, so it easily retains deposits.
- Uneven distribution of load on teeth.
- Smoking causes darkening of the enamel.
- Inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity.
The biggest cause of dental plaque is poor oral hygiene or improper brushing technique.
It is important to know that brushing your teeth should last 3 to 5 minutes, only then you can effectively get rid of all deposits.
Stages of plaque formation
Tooth deposits go through several stages in their formation:
- At the first stage, the accumulation of minerals occurs, it takes up to 2 months, and then crystal growth begins.
- The second stage is the improvement of crystals. The process starts after 60 days and continues up to 1.5-2 years.
- Stage three is characterized by crystal saturation.
It can be noted that the first stage is a soft plaque, and on 2 and 3 - hard dental deposits.
Diagnosis of deposits on teeth
Detecting plaque on teeth is quite simple. Even if you run your tongue over their surface, you can feel it if there is a plaque. The surface of the teeth does not seem so smooth. You can see in the mirror, such deposits are best seen on the lower jaw from the inside.
Smokers can easily see plaque as it is most often brownish in color.
In the pharmacy you can buy special pastes or tablets that color plaque in a different color, but the most effective thing is to visit a dentist, who will determine how much you can evaluate your oral hygiene.
How to get rid of dental deposits?
If you can cope with soft plaque with your own efforts, having taken care of oral hygiene, then only a specialist can remove tartar. In dental clinics, there are special tools for removing dental deposits, as well as various methods. These include:
- Mechanical removal of dental deposits.
- Chemical removal method.
After examination, the doctor, depending on the type of deposits, chooses the method of removal.
Mechanical removal of deposits
Removal of dental deposits in this way is carried out manually or using special equipment. You can combine different cleaning methods with each other, achieving the perfect result. At the end of the procedure, the dentist uses brushes and special pastes to polish the enamel, and the patient leaves the office with a snow-white smile.
Mechanical cleaninginvolves the use of the following methods:
- The manual method is carried out using special curettes. It is often combined with other methods. Personal manual cleaning is used only when the use of devices is contraindicated for the patient. This happens in the presence of epilepsy, diabetes and some other pathologies.
- Removal of dental plaque by ultrasound. This is an effective way to remove using a modern device. The method allows you to remove even large stones without damaging tooth enamel.
- Powder blasting method involves spraying a mixture of water and powder, effectively removing plaque and polishing the enamel. This method often complements the removal of dental plaque with ultrasound, getting rid of the remnants of calculus.
- Removal with a laser. This method is also possible, but due to the high cost, it is rarely chosen by patients.
Chemical scaling
If mechanical methods of removing deposits do not give the desired result or the case is particularly difficult, then you will have to resort to chemistry. If there is a large mobility of the teeth or deposits are located in large clusters, then a gel is applied, which contains in its composition: alkalis, acids, iodine. He is able to destroy the raid. The composition is applied for only one minute, and then removed, and the mouth is rinsed with water.
If this method of dealing with dental plaque is used, then the dentist must carefully protect the gum from the effects of the gel. Based on this, it is possibleargue that the root zone of the tooth remains poorly cleaned, so the method is considered insufficiently effective.
Rules to follow when removing deposits
Despite the fact that modern dentistry has great potential, the removal of dental plaque should be carried out with strict adherence to the following rules:
- All devices and instruments must be treated with antiseptic solutions to avoid infection of the patient's tissues.
- Starting to remove tartar, it is necessary to treat the oral cavity with hydrogen peroxide or iodine solution.
- During the extraction procedure, use wipes to protect the treated tooth from saliva.
- All movements of the doctor should be smooth, scraping.
- The hand that holds the instrument must be fixed at the chin so as not to injure soft tissues.
- If there are moving teeth, they must be fixed with the left hand.
- The doctor must work in special protective glasses so as not to damage the eyes with pieces of tartar.
- Removal of deposits using ultrasound should be done with extreme caution in patients with heart disease. Do not use this method if you have a pacemaker.
- Whatever method of teeth cleaning is used, the procedure should end with enamel polishing.
Who is contraindicated in hardware teeth cleaning
Manual removal of tartar or soft plaquepractically has no contraindications, which cannot be said about the use of devices. Such removal of deposits is contraindicated in the following conditions and pathologies:
- For heart disease.
- If there are implants in the mouth.
- Asthma and bronchitis.
- Presence of hepatitis and tuberculosis.
- Diabetes mellitus.
- If there is hypersensitivity that can provoke a gag reflex.
- During pregnancy and during the period of feeding the baby, it is better to refrain from such procedures.
- Children and adolescents are also contraindicated in such methods.
When visiting a dentist, be sure to inform him about the presence of chronic pathologies or existing diseases in an acute form.
We get rid of stones on the teeth with improvised means
If there is tartar, how to get rid of at home? We suggest you explore some folk recipes:
- Use abrasive toothpastes and a hard brush for cleaning, then you can get rid of soft plaque and even remove small stones.
- Prepare a decoction of 40 grams of walnut bark or shell and a glass of boiling water. It is necessary to dip the brush in it and brush your teeth, adding a little toothpaste.
- Make a mushy mass of black radish and lemon juice, chew it thoroughly and spit it out, and then brush your teeth with toothpaste. This composition softens tartar, thereby contributing to itsdeletion.
- In equal proportions combine ginger, sea s alt, alum and turmeric. Pour the mixture onto your toothbrush and brush your teeth. Stones are chemically softened and mechanically removed at the same time.
- Complete each meal with a thorough rinse with a decoction of an equal amount of lime blossom and sunflower flowers.
- Prepare a decoction of dried horsetail leaves. Boil the leaves and insist for an hour. This composition well removes mineralized dental plaque.
- Drip a few drops of tea tree oil on a toothbrush and brush your teeth, it perfectly removes plaque and prevents it from forming in the future.
- Use honey solution for rinsing. It is necessary to dissolve a teaspoon of goodies in a glass of water. Manipulations to carry out several times a day, preferably after breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Make a slurry of baking soda, a few drops of lemon juice and 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. Apply to hard deposits for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water.
Removal of dental plaque with folk remedies is a long process, it will not be possible to get rid of tartar in one application, so you will have to be patient and use the remedy regularly.
If folk remedies do not help to cope with deposits on the teeth, then you will have to visit a specialist who will quickly and safely return you a beautiful smile and the he alth of your teeth.
How to prevent tartar formation
If personal hygiene is soit’s bad that tartar has formed, how to get rid of it at home or with the help of a dentist is it clear, or maybe it’s easier to prevent its formation? To do this, you don’t have to do anything complicated, you just need to follow the following recommendations:
- Regularly brush your teeth in the morning and evening, the procedure should not last less than 3 minutes. The movements should be sweeping and circular.
- Use special pastes that remove plaque well.
- Reduce the amount of sweets and starchy foods in the diet, such an environment is favorable for the accelerated reproduction of bacteria.
- Do not abuse strong tea, coffee, they can stain tooth enamel.
- Include fresh vegetables and fruits in your menu so that the oral cavity is self-cleaned from plaque.
- Use dental floss to remove food debris between teeth.
- Rinse your mouth after eating.
- Even if nothing hurts, it is necessary to make it a rule to visit the dentist every six months.
Modern hygiene products not only give freshness to the breath, but also help restore whiteness to the teeth, get rid of dental plaque and prevent the formation of tartar. The most important thing is to use them regularly, do not forget about personal hygiene, then no plaque is terrible, it simply will not have a chance to appear. If you have questions about proper oral care, then you should visit a dentist, he will explain everything and help you choose the means for cleaning your teeth, and if necessary, he will find ways to remove dental plaque.
