When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Tartar build-up in dogs is a common dental issue owners and vets frequently ...

Plaque can build up on teeth over time, leading to tooth decay and gum disease. Not only is plaque a nuisance, but it’s also dangerous – tartar can actually lead to tooth loss! Thankfully, there are ...

Researchers headed by teams at the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, and at Harvard University, have ...

Tartar (also called calculus), is plaque which has hardened on the teeth. It may form at and below the gumline. Tartar can irritate the gum tissues and it provides plaque a larger surface area to grow ...

July 18 (UPI) --Archaeologists have developed a new technique for analyzing tooth tartar. The latest research into ancient tooth tartar suggests the mineralized residue can offer insights into the ...

Have you ever felt awkward smiling because of your not-so-clean teeth? The presence of tartar on your teeth can mar the charm of your smile and, more importantly, compromise your dental well-being.

Remnants of a rare pigment found in dental tartar of a woman buried around 1,000 years ago at a medieval monastery indicate that she may have been an elite scribe or book painter. These pigment flecks ...

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