To determine whether there are dental calculus, can be assessed through the appearance of the examination and the presence or absence of clinical symptoms.
1. Appearance examination: dental calculus is well deposited in the area of uneven teeth, as well as the lingual side of the teeth, mostly located between the gums and teeth, yellowish-white and yellowish-brown in color, with a hard texture. It is hard and yellowish-white and yellowish-brown in color. It can be found when the doctor examines it.
2. Clinical symptoms: for some long-term bleeding from brushing, oral odor patients, usually patients with gingivitis or periodontitis, most of which are accompanied by supragingival or subgingival tartar.
Patients with calculus need to undergo periodontal sequential treatment to remove the calculus. In addition, it is recommended that the oral cavity be examined regularly every 6 to 12 months for early detection and treatment to avoid aggravation of the disease.