110 – Does Anything Dissolve Dental Plaque

Does Anything Dissolve Dental Plaque?
We all have plaque! Rest assured, despite being behind some oral problems, such as cavities and tartar, it is not so terrible and can be avoided with basic care in our daily lives. Let’s understand exactly what it is, how it forms and, of course, how to avoid plaque to keep your smile beautiful and healthy.
After all, what is bacterial plaque?
Do you know that white and sticky “dough” that is on the teeth and along the gums? That’s bacterial plaque. Composed of saliva and leftover food, it is the result of the action of bacteria that naturally live in our mouth. When saliva, food remains and microorganisms accumulate, the environment becomes favorable for their fixation and multiplication. Even if you don’t see it, it will always be there after food consumption.
What does it do to teeth?
With a lack of brushing or incorrect oral hygiene, plaque builds up on the teeth and this favors the development of some oral problems, such as the famous cavity and tartar, in addition to contributing to bad breath. In the case of caries, the bacteria present in the plaque produce acids that attack the tooth enamel, especially after meals, and thus make room for the formation of cavities. Tartar already happens when the plate hardens, adhering to the teeth firmly and leaving a yellowish crust on them.
What to do to prevent bacterial plaque?
Preventing plaque formation is easier than you might think. The solution is simple: just carry out oral hygiene correctly and daily using a toothbrush, dental floss, and toothpaste. With that in hand, you just need to brush your teeth after each meal and floss at least once a day.
A few extra tips might help too:
* Reduce the intake of foods with a lot of sugar and starch;
* Use a mouthwash with antibacterial agent 1x a day;
* Visit a dentist regularly for professional cleanings.
How to remove plaque?
Removal of bacterial plaque can be done at home by maintaining adequate oral hygiene, adopting the measures described above, namely correct toothbrushing and the use of dental floss. These procedures will end up removing or removing the bacterial plate, thus preventing its accumulation and hardening, that is, its evolution into the formation of tartar. As a home chemical control to dispel possible doubts about the effectiveness of brushing, that is, whether the bacterial plaque has been completely removed, you can resort to the use of plaque dissolver, in liquid or tablet form.
However, in some cases, the intervention of the dentist is already necessary to treat the problem, specifically when there has already been a progression of bacterial plaque to tartar, as this already adheres firmly to the surface of the teeth, not allowing its removal through brushing. In the dental office, the dentist can carry out a treatment known asscaling or tartarectomy (“teeth cleaning”), which effectively removes or eliminates plaque and tartar.
This descaling or cleaning of teeth is carried out using an ultrasound device, which defragments the tartar, followed by dental polishing to remove stains or pigmentation. In addition to these cleaning procedures, we can also use tooth whitening or whitening procedures or treatments as an aesthetic complement, where appropriate.