Plaque is that filmy stuff that forms on teeth. Since it is caused by the breakdown of the foods we eat, plaque formation is a constant process. And that’s why we keep reminding our patients to brush and floss twice a day, at Flawless Smile Dentistry in Broken Arrow and Claremore OK.
The plaque process goes something like this:
- Bacteria naturally occurs in the mouth. It will try to colonize on the smooth surfaces of your teeth.
- Initially, it will be soft enough to be removed with a fingernail. After 48 hours, it begins to harden. Give it 10 days and it will turn into that substance most difficult to remove, tartar.
- This bacteria feed on sugars and produce acid that will eat away the tissues of the tooth and lead to cavities. Cavities will originate on the surface and spread on and through the tooth.
Brushing and flossing twice a day is your best defense against plaque. People from Foyil, Chouteau, Coweta, Owasso, and Tulsa come to Flawless Smile Dentistry in Broken Arrow and Claremore OK for general and restorative dentistry. Contact us today!
Contact Flawless Smile Dentistry:
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
Broken Arrow:
2319 North 9th Street
Broken Arrow,OK 74012
918-957-7777
Claremore:
1502 W Blue Starr Dr
Claremore, OK 74017
918-342-4444
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