How does calcium build up in my gums? How, why, and how can I prevent it?

Calcium is for your teeth. As for your gums brushing and good oral care. Smoking can cause your gums to recede and with roots exposed cavities along gum line happens often.

How does calcium build up in my gums? How, why, and how can I prevent it?
Calcification occurs over time. It's normal. Just brush after each meal, as well as floss. Also, get your teeth cleaned regularly, every 6 months.
Reply:The calcium you're referring to is Calcium phosphate and it is what dentists call "calculus." It is the natural progression of plaque. Once plaque forms it can calcify by incorporating calcium phosphate into its structure. The best thing to do is brush your teeth and to floss. It takes about 12 hours for plaque to begin to calcify. Therefore if you brush 2 times a day or every 12 hours, and you do it correctly, you should prevent calculus formation.
Reply:Calcium doesn't build up "in" your gums rather minerals are deposited against the plaque on your teeth and in the pocket or space under the gum around each tooth. Saliva contains minerals and as the flow of saliva against your teeth the minerals will be deposited. If your oral hygiene is impecable then you can control the calculus build up in the areas where you can get the brush and floss, however, you can do nothing about the nooks and crannies between the teeth or the area under the gums. These areas can only be cleaned by a dentist or hygienist. Personal chemical makeup does have some impact on how much calculus you collect. Some people get their teeth cleaned ever 3 months because they build so much.





I've always thought it a shame that if you irritate an oyster you get a pearl, if you irritate your mouth you get calculus! Doesn't seem fair somehow!