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Plaque:

Plaque is probably the biggest cause of tooth decay and eventual tooth loss. What is it - how do we acquire it - and how do we control it?

Plaque is the sticky, practically colorless film that builds continuously on the teeth. The main inhabitants of plaque are bacteria - one milligram of plaque can contain a half-billion bacteria. Bacteria ferment sugars in the mouth (why not to eat sweets), changing them to acids which then eat away at tooth enamel. It is well known that plaque matures from a relatively harmless film into a deadly pool of toxins and poisons. With time, the "toxic waste dump" in the deeper pockets around the teeth literally seethes with virulent strains of destructive germs and protozoa.

As the plaque creeps below the gum line, it mineralizes and becomes razor-sharp deposits of tartar which is the catalyst of periodontal (or gum) disease - by far, the major cause of tooth loss in adults. Plaque must be removed daily by " proper" brushing using the Rotadent appliance and with the use of the Hydro Floss.

The best way, if not the only way, to remove tartar and long-established plaque is to have a professional cleaning. But, remember, it will start to reform the very next day. The only one who can remove plaque regularly is you. Get your tips and tools from Dr. Braich’s dental office.

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Dr Braich's Smile Design Office
9123 N Military Trail, Suite 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410