What is plaque

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Many friends often have teeth problems in life. Plaque can appear on the teeth, but many people don't know what's going on. Let's introduce the problem of dental plaque.

What is plaque

First, dental plaque is like a "bacterial community" of different bacteria. These "communities" reside on the surface of teeth, between teeth or on the surface of dentures (dentures, restorations). Because the "community" is firmly rooted, it cannot be washed away or rinsed off, but can only be removed by mechanical means.

Second, the establishment and maturation of dental plaque need to go through three stages. First of all, nutrients in saliva are adsorbed on the surface of teeth, forming a fertile "soil" of "community", that is, the formation of acquired membrane. After the "soil" is formed, it can attract bacteria to settle down and provide nutrition for bacteria, that is, bacterial adhesion and copolymerization.

Third: dental plaque is mainly harmful to teeth and gums, which is the two most common oral diseases, namely caries and periodontal disease. Caries is commonly known as "insect tooth", here "insect" refers to the bacteria in the plaque. Plaque is firmly attached to the tooth surface, bacteria ingest sugar in saliva, and eventually form cavities.

matters needing attention

According to our introduction to this situation above, I believe that you must have some understanding of the disease of dental plaque. If the patient's condition is serious, it is recommended to see a doctor immediately.