Gum calculus, also known as dental calculus or tartar, refers to a hardened deposit that forms on the teeth. It is primarily composed of mineralized plaque, a film of bacteria on the teeth' surfaces. When plaque is not effectively removed through brushing or flossing, it can become calculus over time.
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Query: Hello doctor,I am 21 years old. I am having a tooth problem for almost a year. The right side of my last two teeth is aching continuously whenever I eat from my right side. So I stopped eating from that side now I am using only my left side teeth to eat. The last two teeth have a creamy layer near t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Well, it looks like there is a formation of calculus in the gum crevices that might also be causing deep pocket formation due to the deepening of bacterial infection in the gum crevices, separating the gum and the t... Read Full »