He recommends brushing teeth clean as the best defense, but at times of the day when brushing isn't possible, chewing sugarless gum or a fibrous natural food like an apple or a piece of roast beef will mechanically clean the teeth. The buildup of plaque on and between teeth eventually forms a hard deposit, known as tartar, which can only be removed through the dental scaling of teeth, according to Heins. This matrix of oral bacteria produces a toxin, creating an irritant which eats away at the supporting membrane holding teeth to the bone, and a pocket depth develops, making it harder to keep teeth clean. Proper flossing and brushing, combined with routine professional cleanings to mechanically remove decay, is the best way to fight periodontal disease. Both DeSnyder and Heins agree that unwaxed floss cleans teeth better than its waxed counterpart, but people should use whatever they are most comfortable with, as long as they floss regularly.
Some people naturally have more tarter than others.
It depends on personal body chemistry, genetics and daily preventative maintenance. People don't brush long enough. Brushing becomes habitual. I'm more concerned with the length of time people spend brushing as opposed to how many times they brush. Ahead to Part II .