Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Key Takeaways Calcium deposits on teeth, known as tartar, need to be removed by a dentist because brushing alone won't get rid of them.Dentists remove tartar ...

THE primary objective of treating periodontal (gum) disease is to remove plaque from teeth and to keep it from returning once ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...