Brushing 3 Times Still Not Enough? Doctors Reveal Surprising Reasons for Tooth Damage

• Even frequent brushing doesn't prevent tooth damage like tartar if underlying issues exist, as explained by Dr. Mahesh Gavhane.
• Crooked teeth create inaccessible spots where food particles accumulate, leading to tartar formation.
• Incorrect brushing technique, neglecting back teeth, gum lines, and interdental spaces, allows plaque to harden.
• High calcium levels in saliva can accelerate plaque hardening into tartar, and chewing predominantly on one side also contributes.
• Habits like excessive tea-coffee, tobacco, and gutkha consumption significantly increase sticky layer formation and tartar growth.

Why It Matters: Beyond brushing frequency, tooth structure, technique, saliva composition, and lifestyle habits are crucial for dental health.