Removal with ultrasound

In contrast to the other methods, ultrasound is suitable for fighting tartar. The extremely fast vibrations cause cracks to form in the deposits and these cracks eventually flake off. Thus, a reduction of tartar can be achieved at home.

It should be mentioned that it is still not possible to completely remove tartar from your teeth. Only a professional dental cleaning can guarantee a complete elimination of tartar. By the way, in many surgeries ultrasonic systems are used to remove tartar, which speaks for the effectiveness of ultrasound.

However, they are only used in combination with other methods. Furthermore, one should be aware that most of the sonic toothbrushes of the known manufacturers work with sound and not with ultrasound. This means that they vibrate a little slower and therefore have less effect, but this does not mean that they are ineffective. They also help to prevent tartar. There are only two models of ultrasonic toothbrushes that are made for domestic use and since they are much more expensive than the sonic toothbrushes, you can fall back on the cheaper sonic toothbrushes with a clear conscience.

Remove with vinegar

Vinegar is another household remedy that is often recommended on the Internet for the removal of tartar. But also in this case one should not be misled and rather renounce the use. The contained acetic acid has rather similar effects as citric acid. This means that although it can dissolve tartar somewhat, it also attacks the enamel at the same time and thus does more harm than good. Prolonged use dissolves significant amounts of the enamel and even exposes dentin, which leads to increased sensitivity to pain, yellow discoloration and an increased risk of tooth decay.

Remove with gel

Meanwhile there are gels on the market that advertise their tartar-removing effect. These gels contain vegetable oils, herbal extracts and alcohol. One should not hope for major changes in the application, since removal is hardly possible with the help of the ingredients.

Nevertheless, the gels can have a positive effect on oral health. Many of the contained oils have antibacterial properties and help to eliminate bacteria and inflammation in the oral cavity. Improved oral health also means less plaque and tartar, which is why the use of gels can be considered a preventive measure against tartar. However, it is still not possible to remove already existing tartar.