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Something like tartar broke off from my teeth. What has to be done?

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Published At August 24, 2018
Reviewed AtOctober 9, 2018

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Something broke off from one of my teeth, and I would like to know what was it that broke and what I should do about it (if anything). I think it might have been tartar or cementum, but I do not know. They are hard and off whitish (a little yellowing). They are the same as that material that appears roughly along the bottom edges of my lower incisors. I think they are either tartar or cementum, but I do not know. Please let me know what you think they are and what my options are.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have been through your query and I can understand your concern. It seems the broken part is tartar (calculus) which gets accumulated over teeth mainly lower inner side of the front teeth. From the images, (attachment removed to protect patient identity) it seems you are undergoing orthodontic treatment. During orthodontic treatment, the accumulation of tartar is common. You need to take extra care while brushing and cleaning the teeth. I would advise you to have a visit to the dental clinic and get an oral prophylaxis and cleaning done. Moreover, I would like to advise you to maintain good oral hygiene and use mouthwashes.

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Dr. Himayoon Majeed Mir
Dr. Himayoon Majeed Mir

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