As you consume different foods and beverages, particles of these substances
might become stuck to your teeth and gums. Plaque is a sticky coating
formed from dirt and microorganisms. It will harden into tartar if left on
the teeth for too long. Calculus is the hardened plaque that cannot be
scrubbed away with a toothbrush.
“If left untreated, the infection caused by the bacteria in calculus can
spread to the tooth’s nerve and jaw bone. Infections can spread to other
organs like the brain, heart, and lungs from the digestive system,
“Prosthodontist in the Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s Department of
Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology Dr Tien Jiang explains.
The bacteria that cause plaque can also irritate and infect the gums,
causing damage to the gums, the ligaments that hold the teeth in place, and
the jaw bone. This can lead to tooth loss.
High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis,
osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and pneumonia have all been linked to
poor dental hygiene.
might become stuck to your teeth and gums. Plaque is a sticky coating
formed from dirt and microorganisms. It will harden into tartar if left on
the teeth for too long. Calculus is the hardened plaque that cannot be
scrubbed away with a toothbrush.
“If left untreated, the infection caused by the bacteria in calculus can
spread to the tooth’s nerve and jaw bone. Infections can spread to other
organs like the brain, heart, and lungs from the digestive system,
“Prosthodontist in the Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s Department of
Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology Dr Tien Jiang explains.
The bacteria that cause plaque can also irritate and infect the gums,
causing damage to the gums, the ligaments that hold the teeth in place, and
the jaw bone. This can lead to tooth loss.
High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis,
osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and pneumonia have all been linked to
poor dental hygiene.
