No. Although you might think you are cleaning your teeth well and avoiding the cost of the dentist, it can actually cause more problems. Not only would you risk damaging your teeth and gums, but you could also burnish the calculus. The instruments used to clean calculus must be sharpened at the perfect angle and then applied to the tooth surface with the correct movement. If this is not performed correctly, the calculus is not completely removed and instead burnished (or polished) onto the tooth surface. This will not present a problem immediately, but over time it will cause a hidden obstruction for bacteria to get caught on, which will lead to an acute gum infection. Do yourself a favour, brush twice a day and clean between your teeth once a day, eat a balanced diet, check your hormones and vitamin levels are correct, and see Admire Dentistry every six months for your routine dental hygiene appointment.