Plaque is that filmy stuff that forms on teeth. Since it is caused by the breakdown of the foods we eat, plaque formation is a constant process. And that’s why we keep reminding our patients to brush and floss twice a day, at David Rice DDS in Elgin IL.
The plaque process goes something like this:
- Bacteria naturally occurs in the mouth. It will try to colonize on the smooth surfaces of your teeth.
- The bacteria will initially be soft enough to be removed with just a fingernail. After 48 hours, it begins to harden. Give it 10 days, and it will turn into that substance most difficult to remove, tartar.
- This bacteria feed on sugars and produce acid that will eat away the tissues of the tooth and lead to cavities. Cavities will originate on the surface and spread on and through the tooth.
Brushing and flossing twice a day is your best defense against plaque. People from Bartlet, South Elgin, and Wayne come to David Rice DDS in Elgin IL for general and cosmetic dentistry. Contact us today!
Contact David A. Rice, DDS:
847-741-2353
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
1972 Larkin Ave #1
Elgin, IL
60123
ArticleID 5603