Oral Care Definition - Ger your mouth around these important definitions
- Cavity - a hole, or decay, in the tooth caused by acids produced by plaque.
- Enamel - the outer layer of the tooth above the gum line and the hardest material in the human body.
- Fluoride - a natural mineral that helps prevent decay, which is added to drinking water, toothpaste, mouth rinse and other dental products.
- Plaque - a soft, sticky film made up of bacteria and salivary proteins that coats tooth surfaces and can lead to decay.
- Tartar - the hard yellow or white build-up that forms on teeth if plaque is not removed daily. Only a dentist or hygienist can remove tartar once formed.
