Protect Your Teeth from Plaque

Have you ever licked your teeth with your tongue and felt a fuzzy buildup? That fuzzy stuff is called plaque and it’s a sticky, colorless film of bacteria and sugars that are constantly forming on our teeth. Plaque is the main cause of cavities and gum disease, and can harden into tartar that only Dr. Keith Rudolph, DDS and staff will be able to remove if you don’t brush and floss on a daily basis or visit our practice for regular dental checkups.

Plaque contains bacteria, which produce acids that attack your tooth enamel and can damage your gums. If not treated, the damage can become permanent and you may increase your chance of needing costly dental procedures in the future. Since plaque is constantly growing in your mouth, the best way to remove it and to prevent tartar buildup is to brush and floss your teeth every day, using a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste to remove plaque from the surface and protect your teeth from decay.

If you are due for a dental checkup or a teeth cleaning, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.drkeithrudolph.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Keith Rudolph, DDS in Fairfield, CT, call 203-254-9533.