Oral Health Fact Sheet
PREVENT PLAQUE BUILDUP WITH GOOD ORAL HYGIENE
Plaque is a sticky layer of bacteriacontaining film that accumulates on teeth, especially in places where toothbrushes can’t reach. Plaque is essentially the waste product left behind when these bacteria in our mouths consume the sugars in our daily diet. Once formed, plaque functions as a colony for the bacteria, allowing them to consume more. Many of the foods we eat cause the bacteria to produce acids, which break down tooth enamel and can cause Read more…