Tartar can extend below the gumline, destroying the periodontal ligament that attaches teeth to the adjacent, surrounding alveolar bone (i.e., the tooth socket). If this process is not arrested, ligamental destruction becomes so pervasive that tooth mobility is inevitable.5'6 Tooth mobility leads in many cases to tooth loss.Oral care products should remove dental plaque when used properly. Dental care professionals stress that there are three cornerstones to home dental care: toothbrushing, flossing, and using a periodontal aid.
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