09/10/2026
🦠🦷 HOW DOES PLAQUE BUILD UP? 🦷🦠
Ever wonder where that sticky film on your teeth comes from? 🤔
Here’s the scoop! 👇
🍭 1. You eat & drink
Food and drinks, especially sugary and starchy ones, leave behind substances that mouth bacteria can use.
🦠 2. Bacteria get to work
The bacteria in your mouth interact with these sugars and produce acids.
🦷 3. Plaque forms
Bacteria, saliva, and food debris come together to create a sticky film called plaque.
⏰ 4. Plaque hangs around
If it isn't removed with regular brushing and cleaning between your teeth, plaque can harden into tartar (calculus).
🚨 5. Your gums can suffer
Plaque and tartar can irritate your gums and contribute to gingivitis and periodontal disease.
💡 GOOD NEWS!
You can help keep plaque under control by:
🪥 Brushing 2× a day for 2 minutes
🧵 Cleaning between your teeth daily
🦷 Keeping up with professional dental cleanings
✨ Plaque loves to stick around… but your toothbrush and floss don't have to let it!
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