Plaque is a sticky film that builds up on the teeth. It hangs onto bacteria, which can cause tooth decay and bad breath. Learning how to take care of your teeth can help you remove and prevent plaque.

While a variety of things including gum disease and dental abscesses can cause tooth pain and sensitivity, the most common ...

The pictures were taken with a microscope that ... of the consequences of poor dental hygiene. Picture: SPL / Barcroft Media Credit: SPL / Barcroft Media Dental plaque - seen above with a ...

What Anita Radini noticed under the microscope was the blue—a brilliant ... in tartar—the gunky yellow stuff on teeth that dental plaque hardens into—that means that fibers, metals, and ...

Although thorough brushing and flossing can remove food particles and plaque ... dental checkups. Your dentist can replace sealants as necessary. It is also possible for decay to get under a ...