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Baby Dental on Dental Plaque

Saturday, Dec. 7th 2013 12:28 PM

Plaque is a soft, gooey substance that sticks to the teeth. Plaque is a type of biofilm. It contains large numbers of closely packed bacteria, components taken from saliva, and bits of food. Also in the mix are bacterial byproducts and white blood cells. Plaque grows when bacteria attach to the tooth and begin to multiply. Plaque starts forming right after a tooth is cleaned. Within an hour, there is enough to measure. As time goes on, the plaque thickens. Within two to six hours, the plaque teems with bacteria that can cause cavities and gum disease.

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