Plaque can lead to gum disease and tooth decay that form within your mouth. However, you can avoid dental health issues from developing by following these steps:
- Cleanse your teeth twice every day. Plaque cannot able to be removed by water. However, it can be scrubbed off from the teeth’s surface by using a toothbrush. We suggest using fluoride toothpaste, which helps prevent tooth decay.
- You should floss your teeth every day. A toothbrush can cleanse around 60 percent of the surface of your teeth due to its inability to get into the tiny spaces between the teeth. Use floss and an interdental device to ensure plaque does not get to your dental teeth.
- Be aware of the amounts of starchy and sweet drinks and foods you consume. Plaque is a sugar-based substance that creates acids that cause tooth decay. A higher sugar concentration in your mouth indicates more acid-causing damage.
- Make sure to visit the dentist regularly for appointments. This is crucial if plaque has hardened in the dental calculus (tartar). Calculus cannot be removed from your teeth using the toothbrush. However, an experienced dental hygienist will be able to scale it off.
- Get a dental sealant. This plastic barrier covers the chewing surfaces of your molars and premolars. These teeth are the most susceptible to damage.