{"id":8625,"date":"2018-08-24T12:52:17","date_gmt":"2018-08-24T19:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/?p=8625"},"modified":"2018-08-24T12:52:58","modified_gmt":"2018-08-24T19:52:58","slug":"understanding-plaque-comes-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/understanding-plaque-comes-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Plaque When It Comes To Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria and sugars that always tends to form on our teeth. Additionally, it\u2019s the primary cause of cavities and gum disease, and can harden into tartar if not removed on a routine basis. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How To Identify Plaque<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone creates plaque mainly because bacteria is constantly forming in our mouths. These bacteria use ingredients discovered in our diet and saliva to grow. 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