It is known as dentobacterial plaque to a cluster of various substances such as microbes, saliva, food that with the passage of time is deposited and fixed in the gingival groove and on the surface of the tooth, generally it is a substance of consistency soft, which can be detected with the naked eye due to its yellowish hue. This plaque is considered the main responsible for the formation of cavities and other pathologies such as gingivitis or periodontal diseases, it should be noted that if it is not treated in time, it can end up turning into tartar.
Saliva is a substance that contains a large amount of proteins, thanks to them an invisible shell is produced on the surface of the tooth known as an acquired film and it is on this shell that foreign bodies accumulate and adhere to the tooth, giving way to bacterial plaque. It should be noted that the bacteria that produce plaque are linked to each other thanks to the sugars produced by food and other protein compounds, which in addition to serving as links, are the main source of food for bacteria. That is why rinsing the mouth is not enough to remove plaque and the use of a toothbrush is strictly necessary to be able toremove it from the area where it is located.
The formation of plaque and the area where it is located is very diverse depending on each person, however what is certain is that its formation is quite fast, it only takes hours for it to adhere to the tooth. Although it does not sound like a more important and serious condition, in reality it is, since said plaque serves as a means for bacteria to proliferate and develop with great ease, especially the streptococcus mutans bacteria, the main responsible of the formation of cavities.
To avoid the formation of plaque, it is important to maintain good dental and oral health habits, such as having a correct brushing and doing it at least 2 times a day in order to eliminate the remains of substances that promote the appearance of plaque, in the same way, dental floss should be used to prevent the palca from forming in the space between tooth and tooth or other areas where the brush cannot reach.
