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Dental Calculus (Tartar) vs. Plaque: What’s Building Up on Your Teeth — And What Removes It

Dental calculus (tartar) is a hardened and calcified film layered on your teeth's enamel, and it requires professional dental cleaning, while plaque is a thin and sticky film that you can remove with regular brushing. However, the crusty coating near the gum line won’t go away. Let’s understand what’s growing on your teeth and how…

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