When you think “calculus”, you may be having flashbacks (and likely not favourable ones) from your high school or post-secondary days. It’s safe to say that everyone knows what plaque is…but not so much with calculus. So what’s the difference? Plaque: Is a sticky, colorless film Continually forms on your teeth Houses bacteria Secretes acids …
When you think “calculus”, you may be having flashbacks (and likely not favourable ones) from your high school or post-secondary days. It’s safe to say that everyone knows what plaque is…but not so much with calculus.
So what’s the difference?
Plaque:
Calculus:
So as you can see, these are just more reasons why you need to adhere to a solid oral hygiene routine: twice a day for two minutes at a time, including flossing.
Book an appointment with your dentist for a checkup and cleaning every six months.
If you are located in Surrey, we would love to have you as a patient at Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry. Call us today: (604) 593-8201.
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