The word biofilm is not a very common word in our day-to-day vocabulary. However, it is something you encounter daily. Biofilms are essentially microscopic groups of bacteria and the slimy matrix they make to stick to surfaces. A biofilm will “evolve” over time and then spread. The plaque that dental specialists and scientists talk about is actually a biofilm that’s big enough to be noticed...

Every morning, your main aim whilst brushing your teeth should be to avoid getting cavities no matter what. After brushing continuously for 5 minutes, you should try your best to clean every corner in your mouth. If your morning dental routine has a resemblance to this, it means you don’t joke with your dental hygiene. You follow the best dental hygiene to ensure that you get rid of the dirt in...

You might be aware of plaque, which is a sticky matter that builds up on teeth. If plaque is not removed then it hardens and this hardened form of plaque is called a dental calculus or tartar. Tartar negatively affects the oral health, and that’s why allowing it to develop is never considered a good idea. What is Tartar? Tartar can act as a breeding ground for oral ba...

After partaking in several tooth decay preventive measures, the dentist sometimes succeeds in discovering one or two cavities. In the beginning, most people don’t feel any pain so they may delay the treatment and some think that tooth decay will repair itself. These are the biggest mistakes people make because once a tooth starts decaying it will not repair on its own. The problem which began as...