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There are a lot of things to consider when looking at the overall health of your mouth, and the potential problems that can arise inside it.
But did you know that many of these problems have one root (no pun intended) cause. Its name?
That's right. Dental plaque is the culprit for many of the oral health problems you may be suffering from, including bad breath, yellow teeth, cavities, and tooth decay. (1)
But don't worry. There ARE ways you can prevent a buildup of plaque, and it all starts with using the right ALL-NATURAL ORAL CARE PRODUCTS and practicing healthy habits today.
So let's dive into this oral care blog, where we discuss what plaque is, how it's caused, and ways you can PREVENT its buildup right now!
It's always scary when you can't see the thing that's out to hurt you, and that's exactly the case with plaque.
In fact, dental plaque is not only colorless or pale yellow (blending with your teeth), but it can also wedge itself in the gaps between your teeth and in the spaces along your gum line, making it sometimes impossible to see with your eyes. (2)
Oftentimes, this invisible substance eats away at the bottom of your teeth, deteriorating your basic tooth basic structure and base. (3)
Now before you start panicking and looking inside your mouth with a flashlight, you should know that everyone, to some degree, has plaque.
But a great way to tell if your plaque is starting to build up and get out of control is by checking if there's a fuzzy film over your teeth, or if you have swollen gums or bad breath. (5)
Over time, symptoms worsen, plaque hardens, and then becomes tartar. Unfortunately, this is very difficult to get rid of, and can lead to even worse dental problems down the line, like gum disease and severe tooth decay. (6)
Although the consequences of dental plaque can be widespread and random, the most common cause of it is actually quite simple: the foods you eat.
This because the carbohydrates you eat contain bacteria (don't freak out - it's normal!), and these bacteria attach themselves to your teeth, where they release acids that can linger for hours and days on end. (7)
Having these acids in your mouth is one thing, but another is having them accumulate. It's this gradual buildup of acids that's known to erode teeth and tarnish your enamel. (8)
Although sugary foods are the most common cause of plaque by mixing with the bacteria in your mouth, simply cutting out all your sugar is not going to make your plaque problems go away.
That's because the bacteria in your mouth also feeds off other foods, and are willing to basically use anything to survive and produce the acid that leads to plaque. (10)
And if that doesn't sound ominous, more causes of plaque are the cells on the inside of your mouth, which makes avoiding plaque practically impossible. (11)
Some of the dangers of plaque buildup are probably the things you'd guess: cavities, tooth sensitivity, and gum disease. But that's not all.
Plaque can also cause oral infections, which can run the spectrum of risk and problems in the short and long term. (12)
A buildup of plaque and tartar on your teeth also eventually leads to gingivitis and periodontis, a serious gum disease. (13)
Not only does plaque cause many obvious problems inside your mouth, but it also has consequences for your body.
The gum diseases plaque is connected to have been linked to some serious health problems you probably wouldn't guess, such as heart disease, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes. (15)
And on a long-term basis, plaque can lead to bad tastes in your mouth and an overall shrinking of your gums, a potential side effect of plaque and tartar buildup. (16)
Considering plaque is something you've probably heard your dentist talk about a thousand times, you most likely know many of the ways to prevent a buildup.
One of the best ways to prevent a buildup of plaque is by brushing your teeth. Brushing twice a day for at least two minutes at a time can lead to the prevention of plaque buildup. (17)
Plaque can also hide in those tough-to-brush places your toothbrush simply can't reach. That's why flossing is so important to stave off a buildup of plaque. (18)
Believe it or not, a great way to keep plaque buildup at bay is by curbing the effects of dry mouth, which is a common cause of tooth decay.
Simply eating fruits and vegetables and increasing the flow of saliva in your mouth are great ways of keeping your mouth hydrated and naturally getting rid of all that dangerous plaque. (20)
And more specifically, crunchy fruits and vegetables (and especially foods rich in fiber) can act as natural plaque cleaners, helping you keep plaque at bay without even realizing it. (21)
As mentioned before, plaque doesn't just wait to develop so it can be removed when you brush it off. In fact, there are billions of bacteria in your mouth, including over 700 different kinds of species.
And many of these bacteria are the ones that create plaque, and ones that are looking to grow and develop. (22)
To ensure you're constantly stunting the growth of these bacteria before they can develop into plaque, it's important to consider your oral care a 24-hour job. (23)
ALL-NATURAL MOUTHWASH is important in preventing plaque-causing bacteria from removing the minerals from your teeth.
And on the flip side, it can also strengthen your enamel, which is important when plaque's goal is to weaken your teeth and reduce your protective coating. (25)
And even with brushing AND flossing, it's still possible to miss the bacteria stuck in your teeth. That's where ALL-NATURAL MOUTHWASH comes in, as it takes the middleman out of your oral care, effectively cleaning away plaque-causing bacteria each and every time. (26)
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