Background: Plaque is a soft deposit attached to the teeth consisting of various types of microorganisms from saliva and food waste. Plaque cannot be seen because it is transparent, like the color of translucent white glass. The way to see plaque is to use a contrast material such as a dye (red/purple) in the form of a liquid or gel called a disclosing solution. It is usually found in gel a…
Background: The most dominant bacteria in dental caries-causing plaque is Streptococcus mutans bacteria, which is a type of acid-producing bacteria that can damage teeth due to the fermentation reaction of carbohydrates including sucrose, fructose, and glucose. Inhibiting the growth of these bacteria is an alternative way to inhibit the growth of plaque so as to prevent dental and gum disease. …