“Lack of Confidence Due to Tartar? Let's prevent it from now..

Hello friend Hermina, I like to feel toothache and lack self-confidence because there is tartar or yellow plaque. Currently, tartar is a very common dental health problem and is often underestimated, even though this condition can cause serious dental and oral disease. It must be very unpleasant if you have a toothache, so let's find out the causes of tartar and how to prevent it. Tartar is formed due to plaque buildup on teeth that is left for too long and not cleaned. Dental plaque itself is a thin layer formed from food residue left in the mouth. Here are some of the causes of tartar and its dangers:

1. Poor oral and dental hygiene, for example rarely brushing your teeth or not cleaning your teeth with dental floss

2. The habit of consuming foods or drinks that contain a lot of sugar, such as candy, milk, packaged drinks and cakes

3. The habit of smoking and consuming alcoholic drinks

4. Dry mouth, for example due to side effects of medication, autoimmune disease, or thyroid disorders

5. This accumulated tartar cannot be cleaned by brushing your teeth as usual. This allows the bacteria in tartar to cause irritation and damage the gums and teeth.

 

Over time, this irritation can trigger gum disease, such as gingivitis and periodontitis, which can have serious consequences if left untreated. Therefore, maintain dental hygiene and have your teeth checked regularly by a dentist. That way, tartar can be detected early and treated immediately. Oh yes, friend Hermina Bitung, there is a way to treat tartar and plaque that you can do at home, namely:

 

 

1. Brush your teeth regularly

Brush your teeth regularly 2 times a day for 2 minutes, using the correct method of brushing your teeth. Make sure you reach the back surfaces of your teeth and molars when brushing your teeth. When brushing your teeth, use toothpaste that contains fluoride and brush your teeth with soft bristles. Try to reach all areas between the teeth and mouth. You can also try using baking soda to clean tartar.

 

2. Use dental floss and mouthwash

Also clean your teeth with dental floss at least once a day after brushing your teeth. This aims to remove plaque and food residue between the teeth that may still remain because it is difficult for a toothbrush to reach. After that, gargle with mouthwash to clean your teeth and mouth, and eradicate the bacteria that cause plaque and tartar. To avoid causing irritation to your gums and mouth, you can use a mouthwash that is alcohol-free or contains essential oils.

 

3. Reduce sugar consumption

It has been mentioned previously that the bacteria that cause plaque develop due to consumption of food or drinks that contain a lot of sugar. To control plaque buildup, limit consumption of sweet foods and increase consumption of balanced nutritious foods.

4. Drink enough water

You are advised to drink 8 glasses or around 2 liters of water every day. Water functions to remove bacteria and dirt in the mouth which can trigger the buildup of plaque that causes tartar. Apart from that, drinking enough water every day also prevents you from dry mouth which can damage your teeth.

5. Avoid smoking and alcoholic drinks. As far as possible, stay away from cigarettes and alcoholic drinks. The reason is, these bad habits can increase the risk of dental and oral health problems, including the formation of tartar.

 

 If Hermina's friends don't have tartar clean, it's best to go to the dentist and have their teeth scaled.

 

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-Healthy Greeting

 

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