The plaque is a soft deposit that accumulates on teeth, prostheses and dental devices. This deposit is composed of microorganisms that are the cause of dental caries, gum infections and periodontal. When thin plaque can be translucent and impossible to see in the eye. The more he ages, the more it thickens and the tooth may have a matte appearance and dull. To make the plaque visible, revealing agents can be used. These agents color the plaque to locate it.
Tartar
The mass scale is a tough and tenacious, usually rough. It is formed from the plaque that calcification. It attaches to natural teeth (above and below the gum) and the dental prostheses and appliances. Tartar plays an important role in the emergence, development and recurrence of gingival and periodontal infections.
Gingivitis
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums caused mainly by the plaque. It can detect the bleeding gums when brushing, the change of color (red), the change in appearance or the presence of swelling and sensitivity of the gums. Gingivitis is caused by poor hygiene, a systemic disease, hormonal changes (e.g. puberty, pregnancy, menopause, etc), The side effect of medication, etc..