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Plaque and Tartar (Calculus) Buildup – What is it? How can I Prevent it?

plaque and tartar build up Creekside Dental

Dental plaque is a biofilm, or a mass of bacteria that grows on the teeth. At first, it is a sticky colorless deposit, but as it hardens and forms tartar (also known as calculus), it changes into a brown or pale yellow color. The rate at which plaque and tartar grows is different for each […]