Calculus

I learnt today that the term ‘Calculus’ can refer to tarter build up on teeth near the gums.
The following image – ripped off from the description at Dental Reference shows what im talking about.

Supragingival calculus occurs above the gum line. It’s usually white or pale yellow in appearance and is easily removed by your dentist or hygienist. It occurs most frequently on the tongue side of the lower incisors and cheek side of the upper molars. It usually occurs in these two locations due to the presence of salivary ducts which secrete saliva rich in minerals necessary for its formation.

Thats me – cheek side of the upper back molars. Its weird cause its in the same place on both sides – but i guess its got to do with the location of the saliva ducts.

So… i rang to make a dentist appointment, and the next available one was the 23rd August… Yup, over 1 month wait. Thats just nuts…. *sigh*

Oh well, get in line and wait i guess… joy.. in the meantime i guess i could just scrape it away with my pocket knife or somthing