Now Dental
Tooth decay and periodontal disease damage your teeth or gums and may even lead to tooth loss. Fortunately, establishing a good oral hygiene routine and visiting your Bellmore, NY, dentist, Dr. Mitchell Kaufman of Now Dental, for checkups can help you maintain a healthy smile.
Thorough plaque removal is the key to good oral health
You may not be able to see plaque, but you can feel it. Do your teeth feel a little fuzzy when you wake up in the morning? During the night, clear plaque coats your teeth, covering them in a sticky layer of bacteria. After you enjoy a sweetened cup of coffee or a piece of toast, the sugars in those foods and beverages interact with the bacteria in plaque to form acids. The acids attack your tooth enamel and may eventually cause tooth decay.
Plaque turns into tartar in about 10 days. Tartar is the hard brownish substance that’s usually seen at the bottoms of teeth or between them. Both plaque and tartar can cause gum disease.
Keeping your mouth free of plaque is the easiest way to prevent cavities and gum disease. You can reduce plaque by:
Protect your smile with good oral hygiene and regular visits to your dentist in Bellmore, NY, Dr. Kaufman. Appointments can usually be scheduled by calling (516) 783-2900. During the COVID-19 pandemic, teledentistry appointments are available by calling (516) 459-7889
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