What are the uncomfortable feelings of calculus on my teeth?

Dental calculus is generally accompanied by tooth pain or red and swollen gums, and it is best to consult the dental department of the local hospital to apply medication according to the symptom of the condition**.

The best way is to clean your teeth, dental calculus can lead to bad breath, gum recession, gingivitis is more serious, it can also lead to periodontitis, and then the teeth are loose and easy to fall out.

Calculus is a hard deposit that forms on the surface of a tooth and is mainly made up of bacteria and minerals in the mouth. The following are the main causes of tartar formation:

Plaque: Plaque is a sticky, well-buried bacterial aggregate in the mouth that can gradually harden and form calculus if not removed in time. Bacteria metabolize to produce acids, which in turn cause the minerals on the teeth to dissolve and destroy.

Calcium: Calcium ions and other minerals in saliva can be deposited on plaque, gradually forming hard calculus. This process is known as dental petrification.

Poor oral hygiene: Poor oral hygiene habits, such as improper brushing, not flossing, and not rinsing your mouth, can lead to plaque accumulation on your teeth and eventually tartar.

Dietary factors: A diet high in sugar and the intake of alkaline foods can increase the formation of plaque, which increases the risk of dental calculus.

Oral anatomy: Factors in oral anatomy, such as misaligned teeth, missing teeth, or abnormalities in the oral mucosa, can cause plaque to accumulate in specific areas, increasing the formation of dental calculus.

The formation of dental calculus is a gradual process and will gradually worsen over time. If calculus is not treated and removed in a timely manner, it can lead to gingivitis, periodontal disease, and oral health problems. Thank you.

Calculus, also known as tartar, is formed by calcification of food residues and other minerals that adhere to the tooth surface. The minerals that attach to the crown of the tooth are called crown stones, also known as supragingival stones; The minerals that attach to the gum pocket and the root and neck of the tooth are called subgingival calculus. In terms of the tightness of the stone attachment, subgingival stones are more compact than supragingival stones, so subgingival stones are more difficult to remove than supragingival stones.

This is because the cementum surface of the subgingival calculus attachment area is often absorbed and uneven, which is not as smooth as the enamel, creating good conditions for subgingival calculus attachment.

The true mechanism of calculus formation is unknown. There is now a more consistent view that there is a mineralized core

It is believed that the core of mineralization is the organic matrix formed by food residues and plaque in the mouth, which is then deposited by saliva, tissue fluid, and calcium and phosphorus substances in food. It is also suggested that denatured bacteria and intercellular material may be the core substance. Mineral precipitation:

Minerals such as calcium and phosphorus in saliva are the main causes of supragingival stones**; The minerals in the crevicular fluid and exudate in the gingival pocket are the highest of subgingival stones.

The rate at which tartar forms varies from person to person. Its formation is influenced by the composition of saliva, dietary habits and oral hygiene habits, and can be formed as soon as 48 hours after teeth cleaning.

Calculus has a brown or black appearance. Mild stones attach to the neck of the tooth, while severe stones spread all over the tooth surface.

The presence of dental calculus is one of the causes of gingival lesions and periodontal lesions. Calculus removal is an important part of gum disease and periodontal disease. Nowadays, calculus is mostly removed by ultrasound cleaning.

An important measure to prevent the formation of tartar is brushing. The method of thorough brushing is to brush the three sides of the teeth, namely the bite of the teeth and the cheeks and tongue.

Japanese scholar Fujita Shou** diphosphate compound inhibits the effect of tartar, and observes that 1% bisphosphoric compound solution can inhibit the deposition of minerals in tartar.