Plaque is that filmy stuff that forms on teeth. Since it is caused by the breakdown of the foods we eat, plaque formation is a constant process. And that’s why we keep reminding our patients to brush and floss twice a day, at Endres Gateway Dentistry in Montgomery OH.
The Plaque Process
- Bacteria naturally occurs in the mouth. It will try to colonize on the smooth surfaces of your teeth.
- At first, it will be soft enough to be removed with a fingernail. After 48 hours, it begins to harden. Give it 10 days and it will turn into that substance most difficult to remove, tartar.
- This bacteria feed on sugars and produces acid that will eat away at the tissues of the tooth and lead to cavities. Cavities will originate on the surface and spread through the tooth.
Brushing and flossing twice a day is your best defense against plaque. People from Cincinnati, Blue Ash, and Kenwood come to Endres Gateway Dentistry in Montgomery OH for family and cosmetic dentistry, and so much more. Request an appointment today!
Contact Endres Gateway Dentistry:
513-791-8880
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
9380 Montgomery Rd Ste 204
Montgomery, Ohio
45242
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