Brushing Liverpool
Plaque is the primary source of tooth decay. Whenever we eat a meal and don’t brush our teeth it accumulates between the gums and teeth and eats up the left over debris. This causes the tooth and gums to decay causing numerous dental problems
Tooth enamel is directly attacked by the plaque bacteria generated in our mouth which constantly produces a decaying acid after we eat sugar and starched based foods. This acid stays on the teeth because of the stickiness provided by the plaque until we brush it out. This can cause the tooth enamel to break down or produce a hole in it due to the decaying effect if it is not treated and dental hygiene is not maintained.
When plaque hardens over a period of time it converts into calculus which is also known as tartar. This tartar or calculus accumulates at the rim of the gum and poisonous enzymes are built by plaque underneath the tartar surface which causes the gum to swell. Teeth and gums loose grip on each other and gaps are created between them where the infection then builds up. Tooth loss is a result of this decaying procedure if the gum treatment isn’t carried out on time because this decaying causes the tooth bone to lose its grip on the teeth. Dentures, implants and bridges become necessary in adults due to this gum disease which makes people lose their teeth.
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