Left unchecked, plaque hardens into calculus (also called tartar), and unfortunately, you can't remove this calcified plaque on your own. As it sits on your teeth, it can contribute to tooth decay ...

Left unchecked, plaque hardens into calculus (also called tartar), and unfortunately, you can't remove this calcified plaque on your own. As it sits on your teeth, it can contribute to tooth decay ...

2 School of Dental Science, University of Newcastle upon Tyne Aim: To compare the prevalence of dental caries, dental calculus, and enamel defects in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) and children ...

It develops because plaque—a film that naturally develops on the teeth and gums—solidifies, often due to poor dental hygiene. Everyone is susceptible to forming plaque and calculus ...

Calculus allows more plaque to rapidly colonise the tooth surface. This causes gum irritation and leads to an inflammatory condition called gingivitis. Persistent bad breath, known as halitosis ...