One of the simplest and most effective steps you can take for your oral health, tartar cleaning is a painless and risk-free procedure. Patients who have it done every 6 months are 75% less likely to experience tooth loss. Tartar cleaning is important not only for adults but also for children. To protect your child’s oral health and prevent potential future problems, you can read our article on tartar cleaning in children for detailed information.

What Happens If Tartar Is Not Removed?

If tartar is not cleaned regularly, it negatively affects both oral and overall health. The main problems that may occur if tartar is not regularly cleaned are as follows:

• Gingivitis
• Periodontitis (progression of inflammation leading to tooth loss)
• Tooth decay
• Bad breath
• Sensitivity
• Aesthetic problems
• Respiratory tract infection
• Heart disease
• Premature birth during pregnancy
• Difficulty in controlling diabetes

Does Tartar Cause Tooth Loss?

Over time, tartar can lead to gum inflammation and bone loss, which can cause tooth loss. Early cleaning is the most effective way to protect your teeth. This can lead to gum recession, bone loss, and eventually loosening and loss of teeth. Therefore, tartar should be cleaned regularly and oral hygiene should be maintained.

Is Teeth Cleaning Harmful?

When performed by a dentist, tartar cleaning is not harmful. On the contrary, tartar cleaning is a beneficial and necessary procedure that supports oral and overall health.

During professional cleaning, only the plaque and tartar adhering to the tooth surface are removed, without damaging the tooth enamel. Contrary to popular belief, teeth cleaning does not thin the teeth or cause them to become loose. For your oral health, it is recommended to have tartar cleaning done every 6 months. The tartar cleaning process is a delicate procedure that requires the correct technique and expertise. Therefore, we recommend managing the process with the support of your Pendik dental clinics or your dentist.

Benefits of Tartar Cleaning

There are many benefits to having tartar removed. These benefits can be listed as follows:

• Prevents gum disease
• Eliminates bad breath
• Prevents tooth decay
• Restores the natural color of teeth
• Prevents gum recession and related tooth loss
• Supports the protection of overall health
• A simple tartar cleaning can prevent future fillings, root canals, or implant problems.

How Often Should Tartar Cleaning Be Done?

The ideal frequency for tartar cleaning depends on the condition of oral and dental health and other factors. Healthy individuals can have tartar cleaning once or twice a year, that is, once every 6 months. Those experiencing gum problems (inflammation, gum recession, abscess, etc.) may need tartar cleaning every 3 or 4 months. For individuals with harmful habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption, we also recommend tartar cleaning every 6 months.