A snow-white shining smile is the dream of any woman, but a plaque on the teeth is an inevitable problem. It is formed after a couple of hours after cleaning the oral cavity and can turn into stone in the absence of proper and timely care.
Yellow coating on teeth
Bacteria multiply on the mucous membranes constantly due to ingestion of food, drinks and speech activity. They first form a light, almost transparent film on the teeth, which eventually turns into a yellowish hue after consuming tea, coffee, or other coloring matter.
In addition, a similar plaque may occur against a background of a rare or insufficient purification of the oral cavity.
Brown plaque on the teeth
Darkening of enamel of this kind, as a rule, is observed in smokers. The resins that make up the cigarettes are quickly deposited on the surface of the teeth, penetrating deep enough into the upper shell, especially if a person tends to combine a bad habit with the use of black coffee, strong tea.
It is also worth noting that brown plaque is often formed due to professional activities related to the processing of metals or work with chemical compounds.
Black plaque on the teeth
This problem is typical for such diseases:
- fungus of the oral cavity;
- pathology of the biliary tract;
- parasitic infections;
- liver disease.
Moreover, the enamel blackening is sometimes noted when the bacterial balance in the intestine is disturbed, for example, after a course of antibiotics or chemotherapy.
How to remove plaque from the teeth?
At the very beginning of the appearance, the film on the surface remains soft, so the most simple preventive measure is the frequent and thorough brushing of the teeth with a medium-hard brush. Also, do not forget about the dental floss , which will help remove the remnants of food and a beneficial environment for the reproduction of bacteria in hard-to-reach areas.
Cured plaque involves the use of professional hygienic remedies (softening
- sandblasting;
- a soda solution;
- laser cleaning.
These methods can get rid of not only the plaque, but also remove the hard tartar .