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According to this page on gums and gum disease from Britain.TV: "A principal cause of gum disease is calculus. This is the hard, chalky material that forms when soft plaque is left in place by inadequate brushing and flossing. Visible calculus is yellow or white, but black calculus also forms underneath the gums. Once started, the process encourages further plaque to form, and the amount and thickness of the calculus steadily increases." This page also lists a few more tidbits of information about causes and treatment. (It mentions "dental scaling" to treat calculus.) More opinions from FAQ Farmers: * Besides the definition of calculus already stated, calculus can turn black due to blood. Gingivitis and other Periodontal diseases cause inflammation and there is essentially ulceration of the tissue below the gum line, which can bleed when irritated. Bleeding is usually induced by brushing and flossing in an unhealthy mouth. Tartar can become dark when it is stained with blood. This usually happens when someone has gum disease, and tartar stays bellow the gum and get stained with blood.
If someone has black calculus, they should consider removing it with a dental cleaning or scaling at a dental office.
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Does calculus contain calcium?
Calculus is a branch of mathematics and therefore does not contain calcium.
What are Isaac Newtons achievements in maths?
calculus
What field of mathematics did newton develop?
Calculus
Did newton create any subjects in school?
calculus
What does transvesical ureterolithotomy through the bladder remove?
calculus
Which is harder calculus or applied calculus?
Calculus; by a long shot.
Is elementary calculus the same as calculus?
Pre-calculus refers to concepts that need to be learned before, or as a prerequisite to studying calculus, so no. First one studies pre-calculus then elementary calculus.
Which is harder calculus 1 or differential and integral calculus?
Just about all of calculus is based on differential and integral calculus, including Calculus 1! However, Calculus 1 is more likely to cover differential calculus, with integral calculus soon after. So there really isn't a right answer for this question.
What is a synonym for calculus?
Calculus is calculus. There isn't really another word for it.
What is the plural form of calculus?
There are several meanings to the word 'calculus.' The plural for calculus is 'calculi.' There is no plural for the calculus we use in mathematics.
How do you use Calculus in a sentence?
My Calculus class is in third period. Calculus is a noun
What are some examples of calculus?
Calculus.
What has the author Ivan Niven written?
Ivan Niven has written: 'Calculus' -- subject(s): Calculus 'Calculus' -- subject(s): Calculus
Which is harder differential calculus or integral calculus?
Im still taking Integral Calculus now, but for me, if you dont know Differential Calculus you will not know Integral Calculus, because Integral Calculus need Differential. So, as an answer to that question, ITS FAIR
Could you suggest some introductory books to stochastic calculus and derivative pricing?
A very simple introduction to stochastic calculus and to Black and Scholes' theory of option pricing is:Elementary Stochastic Calculus With Finance in View by Thomas MikoschIf you have a strong mathematical background and want a more sophisticated introduction, a very good choice would be:Stochastic Calculus and Financial Applications by J. Michael Steele
Is trigonometry part of calculus?
It is certainly used in calculus, just as calculus can be used in trigonometry.
What has the author Robert A Adams written?
Robert A. Adams has written: 'Calculus' 'Calculus - a Complete Course' 'Calculus of several variables' -- subject(s): Calculus, Functions of several real variables, Vector analysis 'Single Variable Calculus Edition' 'Calculus of Several Variables' 'Calculus Complete Course'
