Plaque-producing bacteria are most active during periods of poor oral hygiene, particularly when there is an accumulation of food particles and sugars. They thrive in environments with low saliva flow, which typically occurs during sleep or after consuming sugary foods and beverages. Additionally, their activity increases when there is a lack of regular brushing and flossing, allowing biofilms to form on the teeth. Regular dental care helps mitigate their activity and the associated risk of dental issues.
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Simple sugars, such as glucose and fructose, are most rapidly metabolized by plaque.
Yes. Tooth Decay will start as too much Bacteria builds up in a tooth. Bacteria build ups are caused by not taking proper cleaning routines with your teeth
Most plaque is a waste product of certain bacteria that live on your teeth. They eat sugar that you ingest and then excrete the plaque. Best way to prevent tooth decay because of this is to brush, floss, and use mouth wash.
when does plaque form most on teeth? is it during the night?
Most food poisoning bacteria become dormant and stop multiplying when frozen. Freezing does not necessarily kill these bacteria, but it can slow their growth and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. However, once the food is thawed, these bacteria can become active again, so it's important to handle and cook frozen food properly.
Harmful bacteria will cause cavities, sensitive teeth and smelly breath. The microrgansms that stick to your teeth will plaque, a sticky build up of white surface material. You can get this bacteria from eating suger, certain juices and glazes. To prevent this floss daily and brush your teeth. Many of the bacteria will eat away and cause damage only made better with fillings, which cost a large amount of money at most dental places.
Active virus is technically parasitic in nature and lie dormant until a host is present so they can reproduce. Active bacterium are present in the air and most are even good. Bacteria is already alive and reproducing.
Plaque in your arteries is very bad - it can contribute to clots, which in turn can cause heart attacks, loss of blood flow to muscles, or other health conditions. There is not one place in the body where this type of plaque is most common. Any plaque in the arteries, no matter where it is, can cause problems. Plaque closer to the heart can cause more fatal problems than, say, plaque in the legs.
No. That is a misconception. Most can remain very cold or even frozen and will begin to be active again when warmer.
Brushing and flossing alone cannot completely remove all of the plaque and biofilm from a person with gum disease. If it could, most gingivitis would be non-existent. Plaque biofilm is full of anaerobic bacteria (living without oxygen) that are deposited on your teeth and in the concave root surfaces under your gums. Your brush and floss can't physically reach all of these areas to completely remove these bacteria. However, with an irrigator, you can easily deliver a stream of water to flush the bacteria and loose particles out of these hard-to-reach areas.