Dental Plaque - Explained

Dental PlaqueThe root cause of dental evils

A soft gelatinous mass, a bio-film (a group of micro-organism that forms cell and stick over a substance).It is either transparent or white in colour, which sticks to the surface of our teethes.

Bio-film on teethes

How does it form?

Effects on teeth:• 1: Plaques take 12 days to turn into tartar.• 2: Plaques are soft and can be easily removed after brushing, flossing

etc. but tartar are difficult remove.• 3: Plaques causes gums bleeding, helping germs to attack gums inner

tissues and teethes.• 4: Weakens teethes and loosens the gums.• 5: Creates cavities.• 6: Plaques helps Gingivitis to take place, which in turn forms

Periodontitis if left untreated.

Prevention and Treatment:• Plaques is 100% preventable just by simple techniques like:

• 1: Brushing teeth twice a day.

• 2: Flossing teethes.

• 3: Visiting dentist regularly.

• 4: Maintain good hygiene of mouth.

Facts:

1. The prevalence of dental plaques effects approximately 60% – 65% in India.

2. The most common diseases in the world today.

3. Oil pulling helps remove dental plaques.

4. Pregnant women are often more susceptible to plaque build-up and tooth

decay than the general population.

5. Stay Clean Stay Healthy!

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Plaque