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    Area of Science:

    • Oral health
    • Biochemistry
    • Dietary science

    Background:

    • Tartar (dental calculus) forms from calcium phosphate precipitation on dental plaque in alkaline conditions.
    • Dietary factors can influence the oral environment's pH and plaque metabolism.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between fruit consumption and tartar build-up.
    • To evaluate the impact of various dietary components and oral care products on tartar formation.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of a large-scale population study on fruit consumption and tartar.
    • Assessment of the effects of protein degradation, dairy products, arginine, and urea on oral plaque pH and tartar formation.

    Main Results:

    • Fruit consumption was associated with a reduced risk of tartar build-up.
    • Despite creating alkaline conditions, protein-rich foods, dairy products, and oral care products with arginine or urea did not increase tartar formation.

    Conclusions:

    • Dietary intake's influence on dental plaque metabolism appears insufficient to significantly increase tartar formation.
    • The acidity of fruits may play a protective role against tartar development.