Dental calculus, I believe that people are no strangers to it nowadays, and most people will accumulate some dental calculus in their mouths to a greater or lesser extent.
Many people wonder why they still have calculus even though they are brushing their teeth carefully every day. Today, I will work with you to ** the formation of lower dental calculus to see what are the dangers to the oral cavity?
01 How is dental calculus formed?
When we eat, food debris in the mouth gradually accumulates on the surface of the teeth or between the teeth, and these food debris provides an ideal living environment and becomes the basis for the growth of the oral flora.
Over a period of five minutes, these residues will gradually form plaque that will adhere to the surface of the tooth, and if the oral hygiene habits are not good, the plaque that has formed will interact with the microorganisms in the saliva.
The combination of minerals in microorganisms and organic matter in plaque causes plaque to calcify and form hard calculus.
Once the calculus begins to form, it gradually accumulates, and after that, over time, the calculus becomes harder and harder, and even large stones that are visible to the naked eye can form.
02 Hazards of dental calculus.
First of all, the presence of dental calculus is not only an aesthetic problem, but also a hidden danger to oral health, when dental calculus affects the gum tissue, bacteria will invade the gums, causing the gums to be red and swollen and easy to bleed, which in turn leads to the appearance of gingivitis.
If it is not cleaned at this time, with the continuous accumulation of dental calculus, the damage to the gum tissue will gradually deepen, and it will gradually develop into periodontitis.
Periodontitis can lead to redness, swelling and bleeding of the gums, gradual recession of the gums, and even affect the resorption of alveolar bone, resulting in loose teeth that are easy to fall out and affect the normal chewing function of patients.
03 Prevention of dental calculus and**.
Only with good oral hygiene habits can you prevent the formation of dental calculus, and here we recommend that you choose a soft-bristled toothbrush and a toothpaste suitable for your oral condition.
Ensure effective cleaning of your teeth and the inside of your mouth by using the Pasteur brushing method, and use mouthwash to clean food debris from your mouth in a timely manner after eating.
In terms of diet, try to minimize the intake of polysaccharides and overly delicate foods, as these foods tend to accumulate in the mouth, form plaque, and eventually develop into dental calculus.
For the calculus that has formed, ordinary brushing has been difficult to solve, and it is impossible to brush off the calculus by brushing alone.
The dentist can use an ultrasonic scaler to break up the calculus, clean the gaps between the teeth and dead corners by sandblasting, and then polish the tooth surface to make it smooth.
In short, only through scientific oral hygiene habits and regular professional teeth cleaning services can we stay away from the trouble of dental calculus and maintain a healthy and beautiful mouthful of teeth.