Tartar can be the impetus behind cavities, tooth decay, gum disease and even the loss of teeth. That’s why you need to know what tartar is and why it’s important to control its buildup.
At the office of Above & Beyond Dentistry & Implants, our skilled professionals are experts at diagnosing dental issues as well as providing the treatment needed to maintain excellent oral health. Your care and comfort are our priorities, and we take as much time as you need to address your every concern and explain your options in care.
Your and everyone else’s mouth have bacteria. Even people who practice meticulous oral care can’t escape them. When bacteria mingle with proteins and food particles, the mixture produces dental plaque. This sticky film eats away at enamel and infiltrates your gum line. Plaque hardens and becomes tartar, which is also called calculus, spreads over each tooth. Only a dentist can remove tartar.
Take comfort in the fact that you can take steps to eliminate plaque before it turns into tartar.
Give your teeth a thorough brushing twice a day for at least two minutes each time. A quick, haphazard session is not sufficient.
Use a soft-bristled brush whose head is appropriate for the size of your mouth. A large head for small arches will only skim over much of your dental real estate. And be assiduous about reaching behind each tooth and getting to those back molars.
Manual or powered? Chose the type of toothbrush you are most comfortable using. But whichever one you pick, it must have the American Dental Association (ADA) seal of approval. That means that it has passed the ADA’s demanding quality and safety tests.
The type of toothpaste you use also plays an important role. Use one that includes fluoride, focuses on tartar control and has the ADA stamp of approval.
Even if you’re a whiz with a toothbrush, some of your tartar-control efforts will be for naught if you don’t use dental floss. It’s the main way to banish plaque from between your teeth and under your gums. Flossing also removes food particles that cause plaque to form in the first place. And if you want to “go for the gold,” use a water flosser to blast the particles out of your mouth before brushing.
Above & Beyond Dentistry & Implants’sfriendly team is eager to help you feel comfortable and relaxed while receiving the best dental care. For more information about how we can help you, don’t hesitate to call us to schedule an appointment.
Highly recommend Above and Beyond! Dr Low, Jessi, Lisa/front office are an amazing team, dedicated to taking great care of their patients. Clearly a quality patient centric practice you can have confidence in!
Going to the dentist is rarely something you look forward to, however Dr. Low and his team do a fantastic job of making sure it's not something you have to dread. Over five years of service, I've received root canals, fillings, crowns, deep root scaling - you name it; and not only has all of the work held strong, the experience was the best I've had anywhere. The staff treats you like family, and they're always friendly, personable, and concerned for your comfort. Hard to imagine there's anywhere better in Clark County
I've being going to Above & Beyond for many years now and continue to get amazing service. The recepetionists, hygienists, and Dr. Low are professional and very friendly. They explain questions or concerns thoroughly and I have never felt pressured when making decisions.
Amazing team who really keep my personal goals of quality care in prolonging the life of my teeth and setting attainable goals to get them back to great health. They paid close attention to my hopes of keeping it affordable since I’m a single mom of one, my teeth have been the last of my priorities for the last three years due to finances. Thank you Above & Beyond Dentistry & Implants! Looking forward to a life long relationship with you all.
Dr. Low and his staff care about their patients and make you feel comfortable during your time with them. They make your dental experience as painless as possible.
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