enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Calculus (dental) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calculus_(dental)

   In dentistry, calculus or tartar is a form of hardened dental plaque. It is caused by precipitation of minerals from saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in plaque on the teeth . This process of precipitation kills the bacterial cells within dental plaque, but the rough and hardened surface that is formed provides an ideal surface for ...

3. Tetrasodium pyrophosphate - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrasodium_pyrophosphate

   In toothpaste and dental floss, tetrasodium pyrophosphate acts as a tartar control agent, serving to remove calcium and magnesium from saliva and thus preventing them from being deposited on teeth. Tetrasodium pyrophosphate is used in commercial dental rinses before brushing to aid in plaque reduction.

4. Teeth cleaning - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teeth_cleaning

   Teeth cleaning is part of oral hygiene and involves the removal of dental plaque from teeth with the intention of preventing cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, and periodontal disease. People routinely clean their own teeth by brushing and interdental cleaning , and dental hygienists can remove hardened deposits ( tartar ) not removed by ...

5. How to remove tartar build-up in dogs, according to a vet - AOL

   www.aol.com/lifestyle/remove-tartar-build-dogs...

   Tartar (or calculus) is hardened plaque that has become mineralized over time. It forms a yellow or brown layer on the teeth and is much harder to remove. It forms a yellow or brown layer on the ...

6. Debridement (dental) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debridement_(dental)

   In dentistry, debridement refers to the removal by dental cleaning of accumulations of plaque and calculus (tartar) in order to maintain dental health. [1] Debridement may be performed using ultrasonic instruments, which fracture the calculus, thereby facilitating its removal, as well as hand tools, including periodontal scaler and curettes, or through the use of chemicals such as hydrogen ...

7. Dental plaque - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_plaque

   Dental plaque is a biofilm that attaches to tooth surfaces, restorations and prosthetic appliances (including dentures and bridges) if left undisturbed.Understanding the formation, composition and characteristics of plaque helps in its control. [5]