What is the white mud on teeth?

The white mud on teeth may be plaque, food residue, dental calculus, etc.

1. Plaque: Also known as white tartar, it can easily adhere to the surface of teeth and is a soft and sticky deposit. Plaque is composed of food fragments and bacteria, mainly attaching to the teeth and necks, appearing as white, light yellow, or light gray attachments visible to the naked eye and removable by brushing and rinsing.

2. Food Residue: After consuming nearly white food, there may be food residue on the surface of teeth. If the food is very soft, white mud will form on the teeth, depositing on the surface or necks of teeth. Patients are advised to brush their teeth carefully after meals and before going to bed to remove food residue from the surface of their teeth.

3. Dental Calculus: The white mud on teeth may also be newly formed dental calculus. The long-term presence of dental calculus will not only affect the aesthetics of teeth but also irritate periodontal tissues, thereby causing periodontal diseases. Dental calculus starts as a milky white soft plaque and hardens with calcification. Patients need to use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean their teeth, ensuring complete removal of dental calculus, maintaining tooth cleanliness, and developing the habit of brushing teeth in the morning and evening.