{"id":97,"date":"2019-08-13T15:55:22","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T15:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.norwooddentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=97"},"modified":"2019-09-13T15:55:29","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T15:55:29","slug":"what-is-tartar-buildup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.norwooddentalcare.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/13\/what-is-tartar-buildup\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Tartar Buildup and How Can You Prevent It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Have you ever run your tongue over your teeth and noticed that they felt kind of fuzzy? That may be due to dental plaque, a sticky film made of bacteria and particles of foods and beverages you consume. When you go even 12 hours without brushing and flossing, plaque hardens into a material called tartar. When allowed to accumulate, tartar can cause serious problems. Luckily, a dentist is here to answer the questions: what is tartar buildup<\/a> and how can you prevent it?<\/p>\n

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How Does Tartar Build Up?<\/h2>\n

Plaque constantly forms on your teeth no matter what you eat and drink. Regular brushing and flossing disrupt it so that it can\u2019t harden. If it does harden, however, it bonds to your teeth and can only be removed by a dental professional.<\/p>\n

When it\u2019s allowed to attach itself to your teeth, the bacteria have ample time to attack your teeth and form cavities. They also may cause gum disease, which has been linked to other health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even tooth loss. For this reason, you\u2019ll want to keep tartar from sticking to your teeth and gums at all costs.<\/p>\n

How Can You Prevent Tartar Buildup?<\/h2>\n

Follow these steps to keep tartar accumulation at bay:<\/p>\n