GLOBAL EYE
Sep 01, 2022
3 minutes
WORDS HARRY BAKER
Dental bacteria
Along with saliva, bacterial secretions form a sticky biofilm that accumulates as plaque. Bacteria are embedded between teeth and feed on the sugars that pass through our mouths. The bacteria release an acid that corrodes the enamel coating of our teeth. Without regular brushing and a proper oral hygiene routine, decay can set in as the enamel is dissolved, leading to gum disease.
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