Dental tartar, also known as dental calculus, is a hard buildup of bacterial plaque that forms on the teeth and can lead to ...

Plaque is easier to remove through regular brushing or dental treats. However, if left untreated, plaque hardens and becomes tartar. Tartar (or calculus) is hardened plaque that has become ...

In some cases, professional dental cleaning may be necessary. Your vet can perform a thorough scale and polish under general anesthesia, using ultrasonic equipment to remove all tartar ...