Plaque Attack
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No we’re not talking about an outer space invasion from Mars but an invasion of bacteria within you. There is good bacteria and bad bacteria and this is a bad one. Anaerobic bacteria now reside within your oral cavity. They like to reproduce and they like to do it in your mouth. Why because that’s what they do and your mouth is an ideal environment for them to procreate?
Inside your mouth it is warm around one hundred degrees. It is also dark since there is no internal lighting there and most important there is a continual source of food. If you’re living you’re eating. A warm, dark place with abundant food supplies is just what’s needed to get this show on the road.
When you do not adequately clean your teeth a thick sticky residue called plaque accumulates. Consider the plaque a city of bacteria that’s growing. Maybe you want to do some demolition work to remove these little buggers. It’s easy if you’re flossing and brushing twice per day. You’re ruining their day but making yours.
Clean teeth are healthy teeth and with your regime of daily cleaning along with a healthy diet and regular professional cleaning will keep you out of trouble.
If you are lazy about cleaning your teeth the plaque will build up and produce acids which damages the enamel or outside layer of your teeth leading to tooth decay. Like an iceberg most of the plaque is hidden and invades into the area under your gums leading to irritation and eventual gum disease. This is problematic since the gums hold your teeth into your jaws.
A beautiful smile starts with healthy teeth and gums and if not kept up to snuff due to plaque build-up give us a call today at 212 517 9000 for at the dental practice of Dr Glenn Reit DDS we like meeting new people and resolving their dental issues.
So call today – You and Your teeth will be glad you did
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At the practice of Glenn Reit DDS; we provide quality care in a relaxed, comfortable, clean and safe environment. Please contact us today at 212 517 9000 for this or any other of your dental needs. We look forward to seeing and taking care of you!
