No – only a dentist can remove tartar, which is a build-up of solidified and mineralised dental plaque. They can use manual instruments or an ultrasonic scaler.

Consult your dentist twice a year, even if you consider your teeth to be ‘clean’. Tartar is often hidden away in areas that you cannot see in the mirror.

However, using a suitable toothbrush and toothpaste can help eliminate the daily plaque that causes tartar.