What is dental plaque, and how do I remove it?
Most likely, your dentist has told you this. "Oops, I see that you have a lot of plaque on your teeth." Everyone has this, in fact. But what does this mean? And, even more important, how can you best stop this from happening? Please keep reading to find out more. What is dental plaque? Dental plaque is a yellow-white sticky layer on the teeth. This is a mixture of bacteria, saliva and food residues that accumulate where your teeth meet the gums. Everyone produces plaque all day long. It is almost invisible, but when you scrape your nail over your tooth, and white dirt gets on your nail, you can see it very well. How do I prevent dental plaque? The best approach is good oral care. When you take good care of your teeth, dental plaque cannot cause major problems. Good oral care means that you: · Brush your teeth for at least 2 minutes twice a day (with a good brush!); · Floss or us...