Dentistry Explained Episode 888 | This is why calculus bridges are so deceiving. The patient doesn’t realize how much damage it created because it acts my holding the tooth up, very much like a parasite. Once it is cleaned off, it becomes apparent how much damage has been done by the bacteria. Unfortunately, I’m going to guess that this tooth had to be extracted. Creator credit @doktergigi_ #dentist #tartar #dentalhygienist