![]() Having calculus on your teeth won’t kill you, but in the long run, it’s not good for your health. Tartar buildup is dependent on many factors – some under your control (like diet, oral hygiene, tobacco, and drug use), and some not (like genetics, age, gender, medications, etc.). Also please note that you may get calculus even with perfect oral hygiene as studies show that it may form by direct mineralization of the pellicle (even without having plaque deposits). To get rid of calculus dentists use ultrasonic scalers, but even if your toothbrush is sonic or ultrasonic that won’t do the trick either – its power is simply too low, yet these toothbrushes are more effective in removing plaque, so tartar buildup will be reduced over time. ![]() If it comes to this point you can’t really remove it just by brushing or flossing as calculus is too firmly attached (too hard) to be removed with flossing or a toothbrush. In contrast to plaque, it is visible, at least as long as it’s above the gumline, and yes, you can get tartar below the gumline as well!
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