Tartar is the progression of dental plaque and can make your teeth more vulnerable to cavities, gum disease, and gum recession. Removing tartar from your teeth is not as simple as brushing more vigorously or flossing more often. It is not possible to remove tartar at home, or by yourself. The only way to successfully remove tartar is a professional dental cleaning (scaling) with your dentist. What Is Tartar and How Does It Form? Tartar is dental calculus; a hard mineral-like substance...

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