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from what I know tartar mainly consists of calcium... and I have read some articles on a web (science related), that high diary consumption (which is obviously high in calcium) does not cause tartar build-up. however I am not convinced.
I never used to have any tartar in my life.. quite a few years ago I started using protein powder supplements... and noticed a massive tartar build-up despite good oral hygiene (I rinse mouth everytime after consuming any foods or liquids, brush and floss daily). the tartar has been removed by a dentist, it just within a few month time I started I noticed tartar again... despite that I have started to brush my teeth 3 times a day... still rinse my mouth every time after consuming anything... and flossing on a daily basis. my mouth is left clean after each meal... it says poor oral hygiene leads to tartar build-up - but it is not my case, and it says eating sugary foods lead to tartar build-up.. but I do not consume sugar (which is main thing stimulating bacteria activities in mouth) for quite a while now.
the only reason for such a out of control tartar build-up I can think - is because of excessive calcium in saliva. I consume massive amounts of protein powder everyday. based on my calculations my calcium intake exceeds 2-3 times RDA.
has anybody any info to deny or support my theory?
thanks.
I never used to have any tartar in my life.. quite a few years ago I started using protein powder supplements... and noticed a massive tartar build-up despite good oral hygiene (I rinse mouth everytime after consuming any foods or liquids, brush and floss daily). the tartar has been removed by a dentist, it just within a few month time I started I noticed tartar again... despite that I have started to brush my teeth 3 times a day... still rinse my mouth every time after consuming anything... and flossing on a daily basis. my mouth is left clean after each meal... it says poor oral hygiene leads to tartar build-up - but it is not my case, and it says eating sugary foods lead to tartar build-up.. but I do not consume sugar (which is main thing stimulating bacteria activities in mouth) for quite a while now.
the only reason for such a out of control tartar build-up I can think - is because of excessive calcium in saliva. I consume massive amounts of protein powder everyday. based on my calculations my calcium intake exceeds 2-3 times RDA.
has anybody any info to deny or support my theory?
thanks.