The presence of plaque on teeth is generally a manifestation of dental plaque, and in cases where the amount of plaque is too small, it is difficult to see with the naked eye. However, dental plaque can cause significant harm to both teeth and gums, and is also a common type of oral disease. So is having plaque on the teeth of an 18 month old baby dental caries?
Dental plaque is a type of bacterial biofilm. Mild dental plaque can be removed by brushing teeth. In addition to brushing teeth, dental floss can also be used to remove plaque on the surface and inside of teeth. So when children develop dental plaque, it is necessary to help them develop the habit of brushing their teeth, as brushing teeth can help remove 70% of the plaque in the mouth. If a child has dental plaque accompanied by dental calculus, they need to go to the hospital for dental cleaning to remove the plaque and calculus, and dental cleaning can slow down the growth rate of plaque and calculus.
In oral problems, in addition to encountering dental plaque, some children may also encounter black gaps on their teeth, which may be caused by pigments or dental calculus. Pigments and dental calculus can be removed by polishing or cleaning teeth. If the black gaps on the teeth still do not disappear after teeth cleaning and polishing, it may be caused by tooth decay, which needs to be treated by filling the teeth.
