such as:
Candy and sweets
Sugary soft drinks
Sweetened juices
Cookies and cakesSugary coffee or tea consumed repeatedly throughout the day
Water is generally a better everyday drink for your teeth.
Don’t Try to Scrape Tartar Off Yourself
This is an important distinction.
Plaque and tartar are not the same thing.
Plaque is soft and can generally be removed with effective brushing and interdental cleaning.
Tartar is hardened mineralized plaque.
Once significant tartar has formed, trying to scrape it away yourself with sharp objects can injure your gums
