What Can Happen When You Do Not Remove Dental Plaque
Plaque that is not removed can transform into deposits of calculus when calcium, phosphorous, and other minerals from saliva form crystals and harden. All plaque and tartar is harmful to the teeth as it promotes tooth decay as it eats away at the enamel on the teeth. As tartar builds on a tooth, it forms a rough surface that makes it even easier for food particles and substances from beverages to adhere to the tooth. This promotes more plaque and more tartar as the plaque is left behind and changes composition to form tartar.
