Fighting Plaque

Plaque can cause two dental diseases, periodontal disease and it can also cause cavities. 

By controlling plaque through good regular oral hygiene you can minimize dental decay and gum disease. Many people belief that plaque is deposits of food on the teeth. Plaque is not food or food residue, it is in fact a clear, sticky deposit of bacteria that sticks to the surface of teeth and gum tissue. So strong is the plaques adhesion to the teeth, it has to be removed by tooth brush and floss.

Plaque starts to collect on the teeth as little as 4 hours after you last brushed your teeth. So brushing your teeth twice a day is very important to prevent the build up of plaque on your teeth. Additionally you need to floss your teeth once daily.

One of the main areas where plaque tends to be a problem is at the base of the teeth, where the tooth meets the gum (and is called the gingival margin).