Plaque:
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 11:54 am
This is a thin film of clear sticky bacteria that forms on your teeth, gums and tongue.
Plaque contains various types of bacteria and is a sticky layer. Hence, mechanical cleansing by toothbrush is essential to remove plaque.
Plaque begins forming 12 hours after brushing and thus brushing twice a day is very important to control it.
Mucoid Plaque(or simply Plaque) is harmful as it contains infective bacteria which can cause tooth decay and gingivitis.
Removal of Plaque
* Mechanical removal by tooth brush is necessary.
Plaque contains various types of bacteria and is a sticky layer. Hence, mechanical cleansing by toothbrush is essential to remove plaque.
Plaque begins forming 12 hours after brushing and thus brushing twice a day is very important to control it.
Mucoid Plaque(or simply Plaque) is harmful as it contains infective bacteria which can cause tooth decay and gingivitis.
Removal of Plaque
* Mechanical removal by tooth brush is necessary.