In dentistry, tartar is calculus build-up that occurs on the teeth.
If your dogs breath smells it might need it's teeth cleaned, tartar builds up on gum line and teeth and rots, causes smells.
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Dogs can reduce tartar by chewing on bones. If you go to pets mart you can find bones that can freshen their breath and reduce tartar. Also if you go to a vet ask about brushing your dogs teeth. Depending on how bad it is he will recommend a product and you will use it. Also brushing dogs teeth can help to prevent any future tartar
All dogs can develop tartar on their teeth. You should make sure your dog is receiving a proper diet and try to clean their teeth around once a week with an enzyme toothpaste & toothbrush- they usually love the taste but not so much the brushing. If the tartar has become bad and their teeth are badly discolored and their breath smells bad, it is probably time for them to go to the vet for a teeth cleaning which usually runs around $300. There are also tartar control treats you can buy to prevent further buildup.
Calculus (also called "tartar") is a buildup of minerals (chiefly Calcium Phosphate) on the teeth. Minerals are caught in unremoved plaque harden onto the teeth forming tartar, which then forms a rough-surfaced base for more plaque to form.
The hardened deposits that form on the teeth and can irritate the surrounding tissue, is called tartar or dental calculus. If good oral hygeine is not practiced, tartar can build up on the teeth and become hardened. This can irritate the gums and cause them to bleed.
Tooth SensitivityAccording to Robert Blake, cream of tartar has a harmful effect on teeth by depriving them of their cortex. In his book An Essay on the Structure and Formation of the Teeth in Man and various Animals, Blake notes that this results in heightened sensitivity in the teeth to even the slightest changes in the temperature of both fluids or the atmosphere. As a result, he cautions against the use of cream of tartar as a tooth powder. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/195760-cream-of-tartar-side-effects/#ixzz2Vq3zG9qa
Calculus is calcified dental plaque, commonly called tartar, and subgingival calculus is tartar found on the roots of the teeth below the gumline.
The hardened form of plaque that forms on teeth is called tartar or calculus. It is a hard, yellowish substance that can contribute to decay and gum disease if not removed by a dental professional. Regular brushing and flossing can help prevent tartar buildup.
Tartar is hardened plaque. Plaque is the soft film on your teeth when you eat , or just get up in the morning, and you can just scrape or brush it off. Sometimes you can't get it all. After a while it turns really hard and has to be removed with an instrument called a scaler. It has sharp edges that can scrape it off safely.