To determine whether you have dental calculus can be judged by oral examination, long-term brushing bleeding and other clinical symptoms.
1. Oral examination: dental calculus is usually first deposited in the neck of the teeth, the tongue side is the most, yellowish-white or yellowish-brown. During oral examination, the surface is usually rough and uneven, with hard texture and odor.
2. Clinical symptoms: long-term brushing bleeding patients are usually accompanied by gingival inflammation, mostly caused by dental calculus and surface adhesion of bacteria. Some of these patients have calculus located under the gums and need to go to the hospital for a clear diagnosis.
Calculus usually requires ultrasonic scaling to remove, and its formation is a long-term and uninterrupted process. Correct brushing and good oral hygiene habits are the key to prevention.