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How To Treat Excess Tartar And Plaque Build Up On Tooth?

I had a 6 month dental check up and. Cleaning but I all ready had lots of tartar and plaque buildup. I was told I had a lot of calcium in. My salvia. Is that something that I can correct to prevent dental issues. They want me to come in every 4 months instead of 6 months to stay ahead of the buildup. I brush and floss and take care of my teeth but it isn't preventing the buildup problem
Wed, 5 Aug 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern....

As per your complain it is very true that the salivary calcium plays an important rule in formation of calcified deposits over the teeth known as Calculus and the individuals with high salivary concentration of calcium has more calculus formation although they make attempts to maintain a good oral hygiene..
In such individuals it is important that they stay under supervision of the dentist and get professional cleaning of teeth at regular intervals as your dentist asked you to consult every four months you should follow the instructions..
There is a way to prevent the excessive calculus buildup is by using ALKALINE MOUTHWASHES like ALKACARE MOUTHWASH and GARGLES as they maintain an alkaline environment in mouth and limit the mineral deposition and calcification of plaque..
Brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily..
Always gargle after taking food..
Drink plenty of water and eat more of raw fruits and vegetables as they help in cleaning the teeth ..

Hope this information helps..

If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..


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How To Treat Excess Tartar And Plaque Build Up On Tooth?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.... As per your complain it is very true that the salivary calcium plays an important rule in formation of calcified deposits over the teeth known as Calculus and the individuals with high salivary concentration of calcium has more calculus formation although they make attempts to maintain a good oral hygiene.. In such individuals it is important that they stay under supervision of the dentist and get professional cleaning of teeth at regular intervals as your dentist asked you to consult every four months you should follow the instructions.. There is a way to prevent the excessive calculus buildup is by using ALKALINE MOUTHWASHES like ALKACARE MOUTHWASH and GARGLES as they maintain an alkaline environment in mouth and limit the mineral deposition and calcification of plaque.. Brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily.. Always gargle after taking food.. Drink plenty of water and eat more of raw fruits and vegetables as they help in cleaning the teeth .. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..