Do our staff at Miami Dental a favor and lick your teeth with your tongue. Do you feel something fuzzy? That fuzzy stuff is called plaque. Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria and sugars that constantly forms on our teeth. Saliva, food, and fluids are what cause these deposits to collect on our teeth where they meet the gum line. Fighting plaque is a long-term commitment to practicing proper oral hygiene. This is why it’s important to control the situation before it turns into tartar (calculus), a crusty deposit that only our staff of hygienists is able to remove.
The buildup of plaque can trap stains on the teeth, and it also the primary factor for cavities and gum disease. It takes about four hours after we eat for plaque to accumulate and if it’s not removed promptly, these bacteria use ingredients found in our diet to grow into tartar. Tartar is a calcified or hardened plaque that attaches to the enamel on your teeth and below the gum line. We can guarantee that this is something to avoid. To prevent plaque buildup, schedule regular dental exams twice a year on top of brushing your teeth at least twice a day, and flossing at least once a day.
If you have plaque buildup on your teeth and are due for a dental checkup, please give us a call. To learn more about dental hygiene as well as services we provide at the practice, visit www.miami-dental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors or hygienists, give us a call at our Miami Beach office: 305-532-1444 or our North Miami Beach office: 305-949-2630.
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