What causes tartar to fall off on its own?

Nov 12, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Chao
Introduction
Excessive tooth wear or bruxism may cause loosening of dental calculus, leading to its detachment. Tooth wear can be caused by long-term chewing of hard objects, improper occlusion habits, or bruxism. Reduce teeth grinding and avoid consuming excessively hard foods. Maintain good oral hygiene, and schedule regular dental checkups and cleanings to preserve dental health.

Generally, the spontaneous shedding of dental calculus may be caused by factors such as loose calculus structure, tooth wear, changes in the oral environment, gingivitis, and periodontitis. It is recommended to seek timely medical advice and follow the doctor's instructions for treatment. Details are as follows:

1. Loose calculus structure: Dental calculus mainly consists of food debris, bacteria, and mineral deposits from saliva. When the calculus becomes large in size or accumulates in large amounts, its adhesion weakens, making it prone to detachment under external forces. No specific treatment is required, but it is recommended to improve oral hygiene and undergo regular dental checkups and professional cleaning to prevent recurrence of dental calculus.

2. Tooth wear: Excessive tooth wear or bruxism may cause loosening of dental calculus, leading to its falling off. Tooth wear may be caused by long-term chewing of hard objects, improper occlusal habits, or bruxism. Reduce bruxism and avoid consuming overly hard foods. Maintain good oral hygiene and undergo regular dental examinations and cleanings to preserve dental health.

3. Changes in the oral environment: The oral environment, such as saliva composition and pH levels, may also affect the stability of dental calculus. Changes in the mineral content of saliva may alter the degree of mineralization of calculus, thereby affecting its adhesion. Mouthwashes and proper oral hygiene practices can help improve the oral environment.

4. Gingivitis: Gingivitis is an inflammatory disease of the gingival tissue, usually caused by long-term irritation from dental plaque and calculus. Inflammation can cause redness, swelling, fragility, or even recession of the gums, affecting the attachment of calculus to the tooth surface, resulting in red and swollen gums. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as enteric-coated aspirin tablets, ibuprofen tablets, or diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets can be used for their anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects.

5. Periodontitis: Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease affecting the periodontal tissues, such as the gums and periodontal ligament. It develops from untreated gingivitis, with long-standing dental plaque and calculus serving as the main causative factors. Periodontitis can cause destruction of periodontal tissues, tooth mobility, and affect the attachment of calculus to the tooth surface, resulting in loose teeth. Under medical guidance, treatment options may include supragingival ultrasonic scaling, subgingival curettage, root planing, and other surgical procedures.

In daily life, maintaining good oral hygiene habits, adjusting dietary habits, and selecting appropriate toothbrushes are effective methods for preventing and managing dental calculus.

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