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Friday, 10 May 2013

Dental Plaque 101: Possible Causes And Tips For Controlling

Everyone knows that brushing and flossing helps maintaining oral hygiene of your mouth but have you wondered if you stop doing it, what consequences you may face and possible reasons that cause issues regarding your dental health?

As we consume food, various supplies of bacteria also get added as an ingredient to these foods which may cause harm to your teeth’s health.

Dental plaque is such kind of situation that caused by bacteria and developed naturally on your teeth. Regular brushing can prevent dental plaque hence, if it gets spread widely, appropriate treatment should be adopted on time as recommended by your family dentist.

Yellowish layer built on the surface of your teeth is the basic symptoms of dental plaque. Whenever you rub your tongue on gums or teeth, you feel sticky instead smooth which is also an indication of initiation of plaque which can be removed easily at home with certain toothpaste and medicines.

How dental Plaque Forms?

As I mentioned, dental plaque caused by bacteria remained in your mouth. When you eat the kind of food which contains higher levels of sugar, bacteria convert this sugar into acid that kills your tooth enamel and causes tooth decay. It can be built on the root of the tooth as well along with your tooth's surface. Milk, cake, candy or any kind of sweet cold drinks with high level of sugar should be avoided at any cost if you have been going through any kind of dental treatment. If it gets developed on the gum line, it gives birth to gingivitis and bad breath and consultant from expert Periodontist is recommended to avoid any damage to your teeth.

Basic Symptoms of Dental Plaque:
  • yellowish teeth due to tartar build up
  • Extreme pain in teeth while taking cold drinks or chewing something
  • Passing pus from the place where teeth and gums are meet
  • Gums become red and swelling
  • Bad taste and bad breath
  • Rotting teeth
How to control Dental Plaque?
  • Use fluoride based toothpaste
  • Brush and floss your teeth at least twice in a day.
  • Have a Regular Dental Check up
  • Eat such type of food which gives you vitamins and minerals
  • Clean tongue properly
  • Avoid food with extreme sugar
  • Make a habit of rinsing mouth every time you eat.
  • Cover your teeth by Dental Sealants which protect from cavities and decay

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