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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
!auses
The main cause for dental plaque formation is when you don¶t
brush your teeth frequently.
As the bacteria living in you mouth which are called normal
flora feed in the sugar in your mouth.
Then the begin to produce an acid which go deeper into your
gums and begin making troubles(dental plaque and caries).
The process of dental plaque formation
Dental plaque formation starts almost immediately
after tooth brushing. Some minutes after brushing
your teeth, saliva derived glycoprotein deposits
start to cover the tooth surface with what is
referred to as "pellicle³(The pellicle is then
colonized by Gram-positive bacteria such as
Streptococcus sanguis, Streptococcus mutans).
The formation of pellicle is the first step in dental
plaque formation.
After 1 to 3 days following the initiation of plaque
formation:
1)the first bacteria colonies start to multiply and
expand.
2)new bacteria species start to colonize the tooth
plaque.
Diseases caused by Plaque
1)demineralization of the adjacent tooth
surface, and dental caries.
2) Irritation of the gums around the
teeth (gum inflammation), leading to
gingivitis (red, swollen, bleeding gums),
periodontal disease and tooth loss.
3) Tooth plaque build up can also
become mineralized and form calculus.