Plaque, a thin layer of color is not continuously formed and attached above the surface of the teeth, if not cleaned this is a major cause of gum disease and further harden to form tartar.
Dental plaque; It is a collection of various kinds of bacteria on the tooth surface pelikel. The number of plaques depends on the kinds of food and cleanliness of a person's mouth. Plaque formation was preceded by pelikel consisting of glycoproteins from saliva. On top of this will stick pelikel various bacteria that form colonies. This plaque can not be eliminated with the mouthwash-gargle water.
It's easy to prevent dental plaque, ensure that:
1. Use dental floss to remove plaque dicelah teeth and below the surface of the gums.
2. Limiting foods that contain starchy or sugary, sticky snacks.
3. Regular visits to dental health check.
4. Brush your teeth thoroughly at least twice a day for dental plaque disappeared.
At the beginning most of the bacteria in plaque is a streptococcus bacteria Gram (-), Bacilli and bacteria bacillus (bacilli). Filaments begin found after a few days. Spirocheta spiral and started to show after 1-2 weeks.
The composition of the plaque that has matured consists of:
1. Gram (+) Bacilli and basil 50%
2. Gram (-) Bacilli and basil 30%
3. Fusobakteri 8%
4. Filament-8%
5. Vibrio 2%
6. Spirocheta 2%