Day: September 9, 2026

Dental plaque is a soft, sticky film of bacteria that constantly forms on the teeth, especially along the gumline and between teeth. It is the main cause of both tooth decay and gum disease. When plaque bacteria feed on sugars and starches from

Hormonal changes affect oral health mainly by making the gums more reactive to plaque. Rises and swings in oestrogen and progesterone increase blood flow to the gum tissue and change how it responds to bacteria, so the same amount of plaque that caused