Tartar ( noun , noun )

(As a noun)

Tartar ( noun )

A hard deposit that forms on the teeth and gums, composed of calcium and phosphate crystals, often containing bacteria.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french tarte, from medieval latin tartarum, from arabic ṭirāṭ, from persian ṭirāz "treasure".

Examples:

1. I need to go to the dentist to get this tartar removed from my teeth.
2. Tartar can cause tooth decay and gum disease if not removed.
3. Tartar is a common dental problem that can be removed with regular cleaning.
4. Tartar buildup can be prevented by regular brushing and flossing.
5. The dentist scraped the tartar off of my teeth during my cleaning.

(As a noun)

Tartar ( noun )

A hard deposit that forms on the teeth and gums, composed of calcium and phosphate crystals, often containing bacteria.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french tarte, from medieval latin tartarum, from arabic ṭirāṭ, from persian ṭirāz "treasure".

Examples:

1. I need to go to the dentist to get this tartar removed from my teeth.
2. Tartar can cause tooth decay and gum disease if not removed.
3. Tartar is a common dental problem that can be removed with regular cleaning.
4. Tartar buildup can be prevented by regular brushing and flossing.
5. The dentist scraped the tartar off of my teeth during my cleaning.