It can be awkward to go outside with yellow teeth or teeth with texture. When calcium builds up because of bacteria and food, a plaque forms on the teeth. This is easy to get rid of and prevent, but once it builds up, it is best to go to a dentist for a deep cleaning.
There are a lot of dangers to leaving calcium deposits on your teeth. Keep reading our dentist‘s article to find out more information about calcium deposits and preventing them in the future.
What are Calcium Deposits?
Calcium deposits are also known as tartar or calcium plaque. Basically, over time, calcium deposits develop when you do not brush your teeth or floss. Calcium buildup looks like regular plaque, which has a yellow or brown color. There is also usually an awful or pungent odor, similar to gingivitis.
Plaque is normal, but it should not be left on your teeth. Once you have calcium deposits, brushing and flossing are not enough to get rid of the marks and hard plaque.
Do Calcium Spots on Teeth Go Away?
Calcium spots do not go away on their own. Instead, you need to find treatment to get rid of them and prevent them. You can prevent calcium spots and deposits from developing at home with floss, a tooth brush, and a water pick.
With treatment, the spots go away and your teeth are sanded down or polished so they are nice and neat.
Can you Remove Calcium Deposits at Home?
Here is the thing, once you develop calcium deposits, there is nothing you can do at home to get rid of them. Instead, you will need to address the problem with your local dentist. While you can purchase dental tools for scaling and deep cleaning, it is best to leave it to the professionals with years of experience.
You can accidentally slip the tools into your mouth and harm your gums or teeth. Calcium deposits are preventable, though!
Why Do I Get Calcium Deposits on My Teeth?
Why do they form? Calcium deposits form when the natural plaque on our teeth does not get brushed or have any prevention. These deposits are hard and do not go away with regular brushing or flossing. Instead, calcium deposits form with the buildup of food and bacteria.
How to Get Rid of Calcium Deposits on Teeth
Not only do calcium deposits on teeth look unpleasant and lead to insecurities and mental health problems, but they are also dangerous because they can destroy your teeth. If you let the plaque continue to build, bacteria can eat away at your teeth, especially in between, causing extreme decay and cavities.
Bacteria also attacks your gums, causing a bad odor and tooth loss or gum recession. While you cannot get rid of calcium deposits at home, your dentist can use a scaling tool to physically remove the deposits using ultrasonic scrapers that vibrate quickly and shoot water at the deposits. After the deposits are removed, the dentist or hygienist polishes your teeth to smooth out the enamel.
Calcium Deposits Prevention Tips
If possible, it is a lot easier to prevent these calcium deposits from forming at all. You should start with your regular dental health. As always, you should floss at least twice a day, in the morning, and at night. Some people, those who wear braces or are genetically more likely to develop cavities, floss each time they eat.
Calcium deposits frequently develop in between teeth and in hard-to-reach places where floss can scoop and get rid of the food and bacteria. If you do not like the feeling of the string from the floss, you can also invest in a water flosser or waterpik. The machine works by shooting cold water in between your teeth, dislodging food and clearing out the bacteria. This is good for those who do not have sensitive teeth.
Your eating habits play a huge role in the development of calcium deposits. While it is great to enjoy sweets, limit your sugar intake and brush your teeth frequently. Don’t miss out of bi-yearly cleanings and dental visits either.
Our Dentist Can Help with Calcium Deposits on Your Teeth
Calcium deposits are uncomfortable, but not painful. However, while they are not problematic on their own, they develop into tooth decay and bacterial infections. It is a lot easier and cost-friendly to prevent calcium deposits and cavities.
Reach out to our dentist office to schedule an appointment to help treat any calcium deposits on your teeth that may have developed.
