What does CR mean in BRITISH MEDICINE

Calculus removal is the process of eliminating mineral deposits known as tartar from the teeth. Tartar is a combination of minerals, bacteria and food particles that form on the teeth and can cause tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health complications if left untreated. By removing the tartar, it can help to reduce these risks and help maintain healthy teeth.

Calculus removal can provide many oral health benefits, such as reducing the risk of gingivitis and periodontitis (gum diseases), reducing bad breath caused by bacteria, preventing cavities due to bacterial buildup on dental surfaces, and improving overall dental aesthetics.

It is recommended that everyone visit their dentist for plaque and tartar removal at least twice per year. People who have been diagnosed with gingivitis or periodontal disease may need to receive plaque and tartar control treatments more frequently than those without any known dental conditions.

It is recommended that everyone have their plaque and tartar removed by a dentist at least twice a year in order to maintain optimal oral health. If you have been diagnosed with gingivitis or periodontal disease, your dentist may recommend more frequent trips for professional cleaning.

During your appointment, your dentist or hygienist will use special tools to scrape away any build-up of plaque or tartar from your teeth. You may experience some mild discomfort during this procedure but it shouldn’t be too painful. Afterward, they will rinse off any remaining particles with an antibacterial solution.

There are several techniques used by dentists when removing plaque and tartar from teeth including manual scaling using a scaler tool, ultrasonic scaling which uses ultrasonic waves to soften hardened deposits before they are scraped away, air abrasion which uses compressed air to blast away debris while avoiding touching sensitive areas of the mouth, and laser scaling which utilizes lasers for precision cleaning within hard-to-reach areas of the mouth.

While regular brushing and flossing helps prevent plaque build-up on the surface of your teeth, only professional dental tools can effectively remove hardened deposits like tartar from beneath gum lines or deep grooves in tooth enamel. As such, DIY methods such as rubbing lemon peels over your teeth are not recommended for effectively removing tartar as these methods may be abrasive towards sensitive areas in the mouth..

Yes! Calculus removal is generally safe for pregnant women but it's important that you let your dentist know if you're expecting before undergoing any treatment so that precautions can be taken if necessary. Your dentist may advise waiting until after childbirth before having your calcium deposits removed.

Generally speaking there are no longterm side effects associated with getting your calcium buildup professionally removed by a dentist; however you may experience minor irritation in your gums afterwards due to scraping away hardened deposits from beneath them.

After having professional plaque & tartar control treatment at the dentist’s office it’s important that you brush & floss religiously every day in order to keep bacteria & plaque levels low between visits & prevent further accumulation of calcium deposits on your teeth.