CEREC
...The filling is natural-looking, compatible with tissue in the mouth, anti-abrasive and plaque-resistant...

Gum Disease & Diabetes: Two Diseases With A Common Enemy — You.
...But before we continue, let's define these two diseases: Periodontal disease is a condition in which biofilms of dental bacterial plaque stick to teeth near the gum lines causing the gum tissues to become inflamed and infected...

Take Our Quiz: Are You At Risk For Tooth Decay?
... To determine your risk for tooth decay, see how many times you answer “Yes” to the following questions: Do you brush your teeth twice a day to reduce bacterial plaque sticking to the teeth...

Rate Your Oral Hygiene
...This is an important question, because a healthy mouth depends on regularly removing dental plaque (a whitish, sticky film of bacteria that grows near your gumline and on the surfaces of your teeth)...

Testing your Knowledge on Tooth Pain
...True or False If a tooth's root surface is sensitive, you should use a firm toothbrush to ensure that you are keeping the area clean by thoroughly removing dental bacterial plaque...

Tooth Brushing: Don't Overdo It!
It is important to brush your teeth every day to remove plaque (that sticky white film, composed of bacteria, on your teeth near your gums), but it is possible to overdo it — particularly if you find that your teeth are becoming sensitive to hot and cold or to variations in pressure...

Are You at Advanced Risk for Gum Disease?
...The longer plaque (a film of bacteria that collects on your teeth and gums) is allowed to stay in contact with your gums, the more you are at risk for periodontal disease...

Does Mouthwash Cure Bad Breath?
... OTC mouthrinses that contain alcohol, triclosan, sanguinaria extract, zinc and/or essential oils such as menthol can somewhat help reduce the bacteria in plaque, which in turn can reduce gum inflammation (gingivitis) and bad breath when used in combination with proper brushing and daily flossing...

What Can You Do Today About Your Bad Breath?
... Floss your teeth at least once daily to remove the bacterial plaque and food particles between your teeth, as these are two known causes of bad breath and tooth decay...

Ways You Can Minimize Tooth Sensitivity
...We will teach you how to remove dental plaque safely without damaging your delicate gum tissues, which can cause gum recession leaving the dentin exposed...

Your Cure for Bad Breath
...But the solution may also be as simple as demonstrating how to effectively remove bacterial plaque from your teeth, or offer instruction on proper tongue cleaning...

Test Your Dental Vocabulary
... Plaque Dental plaque is the whitish film of bacteria (a biofilm) that collects on your teeth...

Do You Really Know How to Brush Your Teeth?
Gum disease (gingivitis) and tooth decay are primarily caused by dental plaque...

Glossary
...Gingivitis - A minor disease of the gums caused by plaque...

Brushing
...You should brush all surfaces of your teeth - front, back, top, and between other teeth, rocking the brush back and forth gently to remove any plaque growing under the gum...

Flossing
...Floss removes plaque and debris that stick to your teeth and gums...

Bad Breath (halitosis)
...Bacterial plaque and food debris also can accumulate on the back of the tongue...

Cavities and Tooth Decay
...Left inside your mouth from non-brushing and flossing, these materials break down quickly, allowing bacteria to do their dirty work in the form of a harmful, colorless sticky substance called plaque...

Gum Disease (Gingivitis)
...In general, gum disease can be caused by long-term exposure to plaque, the sticky but colorless film on teeth that forms after eating or sleeping...

Dentures
...Brush the denture (preferably with a denture brush) daily to remove food deposits and plaque, and keep it from becoming permanently stained...

Crowns and Bridges
...It is very important to floss in the area of the crown to avoid excess plaque or collection of debris around the restoration...