What should be done to avoid the appearance of tartar?

Tartar is a plaque located in the cervical region of the tooth, near the gum.

Tartar consists of an accumulation of soft microbial plaque, food particles, and cells of the oral mucosa. Over time, the plaque hardens, its mineralization occurs under the influence of the waste products of microorganisms

In order for tartar not to form, you need to eat more solid plant foods (fruits, vegetables), in the process of chewing which there is a natural cleaning of the teeth from soft plaque. Minimize the consumption of foods containing sugar (chocolate, candy, soda). Choose a toothbrush on the recommendation of a dentist, replace it with a new one in time every three months. Brush your teeth in the morning and evening after meals, use dental floss to clean the interdental spaces. It is advisable to use mouthwash or irrigator after meals. It is necessary to visit a dentist regularly, twice a year, and promptly treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.