Dental plaque is biofilm (usually colorless) that builds up on the teeth. If not removed regularly, it can lead to dental cavities (caries) or periodontal problems (such as gingivitis).
The microorganisms that form the biofilm are almost entirely bacteria (mainly streptococcus mutans and anaerobes), with the composition varying by location in the mouth. Examples of such anaerobes include fusobacterium and Actinobacteria.
The microorganisms present in dental plaque are all naturally present in the oral cavity, and are normally harmless. However, failure to remove plaque by regular tooth brushing means that they are allowed to build up in a thick layer. Those microorganisms nearest the tooth surface convert to anaerobic respiration; it is in this state that they start to produce acids which consequently lead to demineralization of the adjacent tooth surface, and dental caries. Saliva is also unable to penetrate the build-up of plaque and thus cannot act to neutralize the acid produced by the bacteria and remineralize the tooth surface.
Plaque build up can also become mineralized and form calculus (tartar).
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Plaque is just like religion and tradition. It lies at the core of the structure eating away at that same structure. You know the worst thing about plaque? Plaque begins to look just like the toothe after awhile.
Mark 7:13
13 Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.
(KJV)
There is an answer for religious plaque though.
Flouride or Listerine is just like the Holy Spirit. The Living Water that flows and goes everywhere, even places that you cant see.
John 7:38
38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
(KJV)
Your toothebrush is like the Word of God, best used morning, noon and night!!!!!
Ps 1:2
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
(KJV)
In the Spirit....what is your breathe like?
John 20:22
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
(KJV)
Don't forget....to brush your tongue!!!!
Prov 18:21
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
(KJV)
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