How To Remove & Prevent A Build-Up Of Tartar On Your Teeth

Oral hygiene is obviously or should be an important part of your daily lifestyle. Our teeth and gums are constantly attacked by the foods and stimulants we ingest, which means we should be careful and develop a good oral hygiene routine.

Just a few weeks of loose brushing and no flossing usually leads to plaque build-up along the gumline and between teeth.

With that in mind, here are a few tips on how to remove tartar as well as advice on prevention.

Learn how to brush effectively

This is a critical aspect of good oral hygiene. Dentists in North Shore Sailors Bay Dentistry and even in your area can advise you on the choice of toothbrush and toothpaste.

We recommend a soft bristle toothbrush and make sure your toothpaste contains fluoride, which is known to prevent tooth decay.

Always brush before bed

The reason for this is that while sleeping, bacteria have a lot of time to do their job.

If you brush before bed, there will be few bacteria on your teeth, which helps prevent tooth decay.

Take your time brushing your teeth, changing the angle and rotation, and don't apply too much pressure as this can lead to bleeding gums.

Use an antiseptic mouthwash

After brushing your teeth and flossing, rinse a sip of antiseptic mouthwash around your mouth, squeeze the liquid between your teeth (you can do this by grimacing your face), and apply pressure. This will help remove tiny bits of food from between your teeth.

Visit a dental hygienist

Most dental clinics have at least one hygienist who removes all traces of plaque and tartar using state-of-the-art equipment.

The hygienist is a trained professional and will polish the enamel when the plaque removal is complete and you are ready for the oral exam by the dentist.

The art of floss

There are actually YouTube how-to videos demonstrating proper dental flossing techniques that will help you a lot more than a written description.

Unfortunately, many people don't floss and if you are one of them now is the time to floss. It's really easy and the use of dental floss removes food particles from between your teeth that are often overlooked when brushing your teeth.

Once flossing becomes second nature, you will automatically reach for the floss after brushing and this will help prevent tartar buildup.

The importance of dental checks

Every 6 months is the recommended schedule for dental checkups, which allow your dentist to examine your teeth and gums. You can also have your teeth cleaned thoroughly by the resident hygienist.

If tooth decay is detected early, treatment is minor compared to a severely decayed tooth, which can result in extraction.

Tartar build-up can easily occur if your oral health is poor. With improved practices and regular checkups, your teeth and gums will get the green light.

Tartar can also cause bad breath, which is another reason to have a professional teeth cleaning service.

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