Hi, I do brush my teeth twice a day. Still I have tartar. How to get rid of them? Do use of water flosser any good?

Question

Hi, brushing twice is a very good habit. There are two kinds of stains in teeth (intrinsic and extrinsic). Extrinsic stains are stains which are present outside the teeth which can be removed easily. While intrinsic stains are stains which are present inside the teeth which is hard to get rid of that. Habits like smoking for long time can also cause stains in teeth. Your teeth has to be examined if less tartar it can removed by cleaning procedure. Do continue brushing twice. Use mouthwash if you feel any smell from your mouth cause of the stains.

Divya D · Accepted Answer

Hi, brushing twice is a very good habit. There are two kinds of stains in teeth (intrinsic and extrinsic). Extrinsic stains are stains which are present outside the teeth which can be removed easily. While intrinsic stains are stains which are present inside the teeth which is hard to get rid of that. Habits like smoking for long time can also cause stains in teeth. Your teeth has to be examined if less tartar it can removed by cleaning procedure. Do continue brushing twice. Use mouthwash if you feel any smell from your mouth cause of the stains.

Puneet Kansal · Answer

Go for scaling and polishing.

S Shareef Abuzar · Answer

If tartar presence is confirmed, it requires professional scaling by a dentist. It cannot be removed with the toothbrush. If you want to prevent tartar formation, make sure your brush reach the place where you see frequent tartar formation. Thus its formation can be prevented.