Why Plaque Is Really Bad For Your Health

Dental plaque is the source of all the problems of the periodontal tissues and the main cause of caries. It represents an accumulation of bacteria that adhere to the surface of the natural or artificial teeth (dental prosthesis).
The plaque is formed in two stages. In the first phase, a
saliva film is deposited on the surface of the teeth, without being yet contaminated
with bacteria. Subsequently, it will progressively allow the development of a
multitude of microorganisms. The daily accumulation of bacterial deposits has
the effect of forming the bacterial plaque. If not removed after each meal,
these deposits will calcify and turn into tartar, and eventually will need the services of a Denver sedation dentistto do a deep cleaning.
Once the bacterial plaque is formed, it continues to being populated with secondary bacteria, so that in the end, a large amount of germs are concentrated in its structure. The bacterial plaque forms continuously and accumulates permanently on the teeth. At the tooth-plaque interface, the Ph decreases progressively if the plaque is not removed in a timely manner by adequate dental care methods. When the critical threshold is reached, the enamel begins to undergo the demineralization process. Therefore, it is necessary to constantly remove the bacterial plaque from the oral structures by respecting hygiene and nutrition rules that will keep your teeth healthy.









