why is tarter bad for your teeth?

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If plaque from teeth and gums isn't removed by good daily dental care, over time it will harden into a crust called calculus or tartar. Once tartar forms, it starts to destroy gum tissue, causing gums to bleed and pull away from the teeth. This is known as periodontitis (pronounced: per-ee-oh-don-ty-tus), a more advanced form of gum disease.

With periodontitis, gums become weakened and form pockets around the base of teeth. Bacteria pool in these pockets, causing further destruction of the gums. As periodontitis spreads, it damages deeper gum tissue and can eventually spread to areas of the jawbone that support the teeth. This can cause teeth to become loose and fall out. Though periodontitis is rare in teens, it can happen. If it's not treated, it can cause real trouble for your teeth.

Basically tartar causes you to have bad breath, can cause gum disease, rot your teeth, etc. etc. and who wants yellow teeth?
Just brush them twice a day and you're good to go! =)

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Becasue it eats away at the enamel on our teeth.

Tartar is hardended plaque. Plaque that has ben sitting on your teeth 4 too long. When you eat sugar and it reacts with the plaque then it creates a chemical reaction which eats away at your teeth and causes decay. tarter or calculus is really bad for your gums and if your gums get sick or you develop periodontal disease then the possibility of losing your teeth becomes serious.

so , yes- it is bad for your teeth

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