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a) Tooth decay, also known as dental caries or cavities, is a breakdown of teeth due to acids made by bacteria. Symptoms may include pain and difficulty with eating. Dental caries is caused by the action of acids on the enamel surface. The acid is produced when sugars (mainly sucrose) in foods or drinks react with bacteria present in the dental biofilm (plaque) on the tooth surface.
b) Plaque is an extremely sticky, colorless to pale yellow deposit of biofilm that regularly forms on your teeth. ... If bacteria deposits from plaque on teeth aren't removed through regular brushing and flossing, they can cause tooth decay, gum disease, and tartar buildup.
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Plaque can cause serious damage to your teeth and gums if you don't remove it with regular, daily tooth brushing and flossing. Plaque is a sticky, invisible film that forms on teeth after you eat. Plaque is full of bacteria, which release acid that destroy a tooth's enamel, or protective coating.
How Can Plaque Formation Be Prevented?
To prevent plaque buildup, brush your teeth at least twice a day with a soft, rounded-tip bristled toothbrush. ...
Floss between teeth at least once a day to remove food particles and bacteria.
Use an antibacterial mouth rinse to reduce bacteria that cause plaque and gum disease.
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Dental plaque is a bio film or mass of bacteria that grows on surfaces within the mouth. It is a sticky colorless deposit at first, but when it forms tartar, it is often brown or pale yellow. ... Bacterial plaque is one of the major causes for dental decay and gum disease.