Dental calculus, also known as tartar, is a hard, yellowish deposit that forms on teeth as a result of the mineralization of plaque. It occurs when plaque is left on teeth and not removed by regular brushing and flossing, allowing it to harden and form tartar.

Dental calculus, also known as tartar, is a hard, yellowish deposit that forms on teeth as a result of the mineralization of plaque. It occurs when plaque is left on teeth and not removed by regular brushing and flossing, allowing it to harden and form tartar.

Dental calculus, also known as tartar, is a hard, yellowish deposit that forms on teeth as a result of the mineralization of plaque. It occurs when plaque is left on teeth and not removed by regular brushing and flossing, allowing it to harden and form tartar.