3 best ways to remove Dental Plaque
Dental Plaque is something that everyone has experienced. The yellow-colored biofilm on your teeth is called Plaque and damages your teeth if left untreated. Unfortunately, it is common, and most don’t even bother going to a dentist to get it sorted. So, let’s first understand why it appears on your teeth, and then we will let you know how you can get rid of it.
What Are the Causes of Plaque?
The mouth is somewhat of an ecosystem with a lifecycle of bacteria and other microbes that exist in the mouth alone. What you eat leaves a few of its bacteria in your mouth, and thus, it grows from there. If you don’t clean out that bacteria, it grows exponentially.
A balance of bacteria in your mouth is necessary to keep it protected from disease, but when the bacteria count becomes too high, Plaque occurs. Diets high in sugar or carbohydrates are the main source of these multiplying bacteria.
What Damage Does Plaque Do to Your Teeth?
When you get Plaque on your teeth, it damages your teeth in more ways than one. Firstly, the bacteria that causes Plaque is made up of acid that, when broken down, causes damage to the teeth’s enamel, thus forming cavities. The cavities in teeth can cause tooth decay and, if in gums, causes serious damage.
Secondly, if left untreated, Plaque can cause Gingivitis and give a bad odor from your mouth and present itself as yellow color on your teeth. That is both socially and medically unacceptable. In addition, it can affect your confidence
level while isolating you from the public due to bad breath.
Lastly, if a severe Plaque is formed, Tartar can mineralize on the teeth. Tartar is hard, sticks to the tooth, and can only be removed by a dentist. Tartar, if not removed on time, can cause serious damage to your gums.
How to Get Rid of Plaque
Now that we know what Plaque is and its causes, let’s see what we can do to eliminate it. Here are a few ways you can avoid seeing a dentist:
Brush your Teeth
Brushing your teeth regularly will help make sure that your teeth are clean and protected. Brushing twice daily is the perfect and recommended amount, especially after ingesting sugary foods. Brush for 2 min and with proper technique.
Floss Regularly
Flossing is a must and is more important than brushing. Brushing only cleans the surface of the teeth, but the floss gets to the in-between of the teeth. In addition, it helps remove Plaque from between your teeth that the brush may not be able to.
A Mouth Wash
A mouthwash is a great product that helps control the access bacteria formation in your mouth. The brush and floss help clean the teeth after eating, but the mouth wash helps clean the entire mouth by removing access bacteria. Just make sure you don’t overuse the mouthwash.
If all else fails, making a quick visit to the dentist will help ensure that your teeth are in perfect shape.
