This plaque is technically a biofilm – a colony of bacteria that binds together to resist removal. The bacteria in these plaques basically turn sugary foods to acids that erode the protective enamel ...

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The first thing people notice when they meet you is your smile. To be more confident when giving wide-mouthed, eye-crinkling smiles, people want healthy, pearly white teeth. But toothpastes only ...

It seems like more commercials about oral hygiene products are talking about biofilm. So, what is dental biofilm? Dental biofilm is the beginning stage of forming dental plaque. It is natural to have ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...