How to prevent the build-up of dental plaque

Article written byElite Dental Group Plaque is a sticky film that grows over time, coating a person’s teeth and gum line. Plaque breeds by using the sugars from food particles that produce acid. This acid will then erode the tooth’s enamel and cause cavities. Plaque can not only affect a person’s teeth, it can cause …

Signs of gum disease

Article written by Elite Dental Group. Gum disease is a common oral health problem that is often overlooked. Since gum disease is painless, patients fail to realize that they have unhealthy gums, until it is too late. There is also a misconception that healthy teeth only involve cleaning one’s teeth. Typically, gum disease starts with …