Can oral prophylaxis effectively eliminate tartar buildup?

Question

Hello doctor,

Something broke off from one of my teeth, and I would like to know what it was 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.

Answer 1

Hello,

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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 on the 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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