Would you like to switch to the accessible version of this site?

Go to accessible site Close modal window

Don't need the accessible version of this site?

Hide the accessibility button Close modal window
Accessibility View Close toolbar
Round Tooth Logo

Call for an appointment

5384 Grand Ave

Gurnee, IL 60031

8476627755

[email protected]

Menu
  • Home
  • Our Staff
  • About Us
  • Booking an Appointment
  • Emergencies
  • Insurance FAQ
  • FAQ
  • Dental Health Tips
  • Contact Us
  • Covid-19
  • Blog
  • Patient Education
    • Dental Education Library
      • Oral Health Topics
      • Tooth Care
      • Dental Problems
      • Treatment
        • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Pain Management
      • Patient Information
      • Product Reviews
      • Glossary
      • Links
Covid-19 Consent Form
ADA Patient Screening Form
New Patient Forms
  • Home >
  • Articles >
  • Dental Problems >
  • Plaque

Plaque

  • Created in Dental Problems

Plaque is a film of bacteria that forms on your teeth and gums after eating foods that produce acids. These foods may include carbohydrates (starches and sugars), such as candy and cookies, and starchy foods such as bread, crackers, and cereal.

Tooth decay, commonly known as cavities, occurs when plaque remains on your teeth for an extended period of time, allowing the bacteria to ‘eat away’ at the surfaces of your teeth and gums.  Ironically, the areas surrounding restored portions of teeth (where fillings, or amalgams have been placed) are particularly vulnerable to decay and are a breeding ground for bacteria.

Plaque can lead to gum irritation, soreness, and redness. Sometimes, your gums may begin to bleed as a result of plaque. This gradual degeneration can often cause gums to pull away from teeth. This condition is called receding gums.

Long-term plaque can lead to serious problems. Sometimes, the bacteria can form pockets of disease around tooth structures, eventually destroying the bone beneath the tooth.

  • Dental Education Library
    • Oral Health Topics
    • Tooth Care
    • Dental Problems
    • Treatment
      • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Pain Management
    • Patient Information
    • Product Reviews
    • Glossary
    • Links

Please call us at (847) 662-7755 to schedule your appointment, or if you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to contact us online with our contact form.

Contact Us

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

1:30 pm-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

1:30 pm-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

1:30 pm-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

1:30 pm-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

5384 Grand Ave

Gurnee, IL 60031 United States

8476627755

[email protected]

visa mastercard discover americanexpress cash

Our Location

Find us on the map

  • Copyright © 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Officite.
  • Admin Log In
  • Site Map