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The hardened deposits that form on the teeth and can irritate the surrounding tissue, is called tartar or dental calculus. If good oral hygeine is not practiced, tartar can build up on the teeth and become hardened. This can irritate the gums and cause them to bleed.

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It's called dental tartar. It forms after 48 hours of not removing dental plaque from your teeth.

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