Why Dental Plaque Removal Is Step One to Healthy Gums You brush, you rinse, maybe you even floss now and then but is that enough? Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria that clings to your teeth like a bad habit. It forms when the sugars and starches from food mix with bacteria already present in your mouth. Within just 4 to 12 hours after eating, plaque begins to develop. Left undisturbed, it hardens into tartar yes, the rock-like stuff your dentist scrapes off. But here’s the kicker: plaque…
Step One to Healthy Gums: Mechanical Plaque Removal Done Right
