Smoking and vaping affect a lot more than just your lungs. These habits can wreak havoc on your oral health, causing everything from unsightly tartar buildup to serious periodontal disease. As dentists and oral health specialists have observed for decades, tobacco users consistently face more dental health challenges than non-smokers. When you smoke or vape, the chemicals in tobacco and
Many people use the terms plaque, tartar, and cavities interchangeably, but these are distinct oral health issues that progress from one to another. Understanding the difference between these conditions is crucial for maintaining optimal dental health and preventing serious complications. As dental health experts, we’ll break down each condition, explain how they develop, and show you why preventing them at
Your smile is a lot more than just an expression. it’s a vital part of your health and well-being, and while regular dental visits are important, what you do every day is what makes the biggest impact on your oral health. The good news is that protecting your teeth doesn’t require expensive treatments or complicated routines. If you can stick
Do you find yourself reaching for mints throughout the day despite brushing your teeth regularly? The culprit behind your persistent bad breath might be hiding in plain sight: tartar buildup on your teeth. While many people understand that oral hygiene affects breath freshness, fewer realize just how significantly tartar and plaque contribute to halitosis (the medical term for bad breath).
Have you ever run your tongue across your teeth and felt an uncomfortably rough, chalky buildup that won’t budge, even after brushing your teeth? Well, you’re not alone. This stubborn substance, known as tartar or dental calculus, is a common dental health problem that affects more than 68% of people worldwide. Even if you brush and floss twice a day,
TartarEnd® toothpaste removes tartar, plaque, and lactic acid above and below the gumline. Daily brushing and flossing stop bleeding gums, cavities, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. Reviewed by Dr. Christopher Tai, D.M.D. Wilmington, DE. If you have bleeding gums, cavities, tooth loss, gingivitis, or periodontal disease, then you are likely searching for solutions to your dental problems. Searching for “how to
Reviewed by Dr. Christopher Tai, D.M.D. Wilmington, DE. Bleeding gums, also known as bleeding gingivitis, give bacteria and viruses easy access to the bloodstream and transport to all parts of the body. The CDC reports that about 47% of people aged 30 have some form of periodontal disease1 which usually includes bleeding gums. However, it’s important to note that this
Reviewed by Dr. Christopher Tai, D.M.D. Wilmington, DE. Bacteria find our mouths to be a perfect place to live and grow. More than 500 different bacteria protect themselves from removal with a sticky, colorless biofilm called plaque. Over time, plaque mixes with the minerals in our saliva and hardens to form rock-hard tartar. Each type of bacteria prefers different places
Reviewed by Dr. Christopher Tai, D.M.D. Wilmington, DE. Many bacteria find our mouths to be a perfect place to live and grow. Over 500 different bacteria protect themselves from removal with a sticky, colorless biofilm called plaque. Over time, plaque mixes with the minerals in our saliva and hardens to form rock-hard tartar. In the past, only a dental professional
Reviewed by Dr. Christopher Tai, D.M.D. Wilmington, DE. The bacteria in plaque and tartar on our teeth live and grow by consuming the foods and carbohydrates we eat. Most carbohydrates are broken down to form lactic acid and other strong acids. These strong acids dissolve (demineralize) tooth enamel and eventually cause cavities. Early stages of demineralization can show as white
