🦷 What is Dental Calculus?

Dental calculus (tartar) is a hard layer that builds up on your teeth when plaque is not cleaned properly. Plaque is a soft, sticky layer containing germs. Over time, it becomes hard and turns into calculus. 👉 Brushing cannot remove hardened calculus. It needs professional cleaning (scaling) by a dentist.

What happens if you don't remove it? 🩸 Gums may start bleeding 🔴 Gums can become red and swollen 😮‍💨 Bad breath can develop 🦷 Gums may slowly move away from the teeth 📉 The bone supporting your teeth can get damaged 🦷 In severe cases, teeth can become loose

Benefits of Scaling ✅ Removes hard deposits from your teeth ✅ Helps reduce bleeding and swollen gums ✅ Helps reduce bad breath ✅ Keeps your gums healthier ✅ Makes your teeth easier to keep clean ✅ Helps prevent serious gum problems and bone loss Important: Scaling does not damage or weaken healthy teeth.

🪥 Remember “Brushing helps prevent plaque, but once tartar forms, only professional cleaning can remove it.”