
What’s the Difference Between Plaque and Tartar — And Why It Matters for Your Smile
Plaque is a film of bacteria that forms on your teeth daily, and tartar is what occurs when plaque hardens.
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Plaque is a film of bacteria that forms on your teeth daily, and tartar is what occurs when plaque hardens.

Grinders can get veneers, but the material choice and how well you manage the grinding determine whether they last five years or fifteen.

Crowns and veneers transform smiles, but they serve different purposes. Veneers are shells that enhance the appearance of healthy teeth, while crowns provide structural reinforcement for damaged teeth.

A flipper tooth is a removable partial denture that fills the gap left by one or more missing teeth.

Dental implants are safe during MRI scans. Modern implants use titanium or zirconia, non-magnetic materials that will not move, heat, or cause harm in an MRI’s magnetic field.

A tooth cap and a dental crown are the same restoration. The terms are used interchangeably in dentistry, though “crown” has become the standard clinical term while “cap” persists in everyday conversation.