We spoke with dentists to learn more about what a calculus bridge is, its side effects and how to prevent one from forming ...

Calculus allows more plaque to rapidly colonise the tooth surface. This causes gum irritation and leads to an inflammatory condition called gingivitis. Persistent bad breath, known as halitosis ...

So, here we can see plaque and calculus deposits, but more concerning is the color of the gums, which are red, and they're also puffy and swollen, and that would lead us to believe either ...

Do dental prophylaxis (calculus removal) before starting, then every 6 months. Coexisting gingivitis and periodontitis (effect on periodontitis not known, may cause increased supra- or subgingival ...