FAQ - Buildup of Plaque - What is it?

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Overview

Let's talk a little about plaque.

What is plaque? Plaque is a soft (somewhat sticky) layer of bacteria which forms on the teeth continuously. This is usually what causes gum disease. Although you can't stop if from forming, you can fight it with effective brushing and flossing. If you don't brush, you can sometimes see it forming as a thick white coating on the teeth at the gum line.

Without preventing plaque buildup, you start a chain reaction towards an unhappy mouth. You can lose teeth through gum disease. This, in turn, can cause adjacent teeth to drift, changing your bite and causing further complications.

But take heart! We can fight plaque together. You clean those teeth twice a day, and we'll give you a checkup schedule and regular maintenance (a good teeth cleaning.)

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