Tartar (also called calculus), is plaque which has hardened on the teeth. It may form at and below the gumline. Tartar can irritate the gum tissues and it provides plaque a larger surface area to grow ...

A professional dental clean can remove plaque and tartar from teeth. However, remedies such as brushing thoroughly and flossing daily may prevent tartar buildup and help with plaque removal at home.

LANDENBERG-John Gontarz of Landenberg spent his life suffering with cavities, irritated gums and gingivitis. Although he tried every toothpaste on the market and diligently followed his dentist’s ...

The article on "How to Remove Tartar from Teeth" comes at a time when dental hygiene awareness is more important than ever. Tartar, also known as dental calculus, is a hardened plaque that forms on ...

The first thing you notice about someone you meet is the smile on their face. Besides the very obvious aesthetic value of having healthy teeth, there is also a considerable medical value that can’t be ...

According to the National Institutes of Health, calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and 99 percent of it is stored in bones and teeth. Calcium compounds help give enamel — your teeth’s ...