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Can dental plaque affect your health?

Plaque is a sticky film that builds up on the teeth. It hangs onto bacteria, which can cause tooth decay and bad breath.

Dental Plaque

What causes plaque?
Your mouth is a thriving ecosystem. Bacteria and other organisms come in when you eat, drink, and breathe. Most of the time, a delicate balance is maintained in your oral ecosystem, but problems can arise when certain strains of bacteria become overabundant.

When you eat carbs and sugary foods and drinks, bacteria feed on the sugars, producing acids in the process. Those acids can cause problems like cavities, gingivitis, and other forms of tooth decay.

 

Tooth decay from plaque can even happen under your gums where you can’t see it, eating away at the support for your teeth.

The acid that dental plaque creates can attack the enamel on your teeth. Over time, it can destroy this enamel, causing tooth decay and cavities.

Excessive dental plaque can cause other complications as well. Research has found that bacteria and inflammation in your mouth could be linked to other problems, including heart disease and dementia, and may threaten your overall health.

Dental Plaque Treatment In Noida – Envisage Dental

During dental cleaning, we can remove plaque with special dental tools. These tools can remove plaque that may be harder to reach when you brush and floss, such as between teeth and along your gums.

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