Calculus is the buildup of minerals, mostly calcium and phosphate, on the tooth’s surface. Calculus may also be referred to as tartar or scale. When it is removed, it is called calculus removal.
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Calculus is the buildup of minerals, mostly calcium and phosphate, on the tooth’s surface. Calculus may also be referred to as tartar or scale. When it is removed, it is called calculus removal.
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