The accumulation of various products of vital activity in the oral cavity over time leads to the formation of a black plaque on the teeth. First, the plaque is soft, then gradually it acquires a mineral structure, hardens, fuses with enamel, and it can be difficult to remove. Usually, the plaque is localized in places hard to reach for the toothbrush - the subgingival region, near the gum or between the teeth.
The causes of the appearance of a black plaque on the teeth
Often people ask themselves why a black coating appears on their teeth. Many people think that the whole reason is insufficiently thorough carrying out the daily procedure for cleaning teeth, but this is not true. Even those who are struggling to properly observe hygiene, there is an ill-fated black plaque. The reason for this can serve as such factors:
- frequent use of strong tea or coffee;
- smoking;
- reception of tetracycline antibiotics for a long time;
- presence in the body of parasitic diseases (toxoplasmosis, giardiasis, the presence of worms);
- settling on the enamel of fine metal particles when working at metallurgical plants;
- various complications after the disease of the spleen, liver, viral infections, abscesses, inflammatory processes;
- disorders of the endocrine system;
- metabolic disorders ;
- malfunctions in the bile ducts;
- violation of acid-base balance of the oral mucosa;
- use of narcotic drugs;
- intoxication of the body with frequent constipation;
- the course of chemotherapy for oncological diseases, tuberculosis, HIV infection;
- excess iron (for example, with apple diet);
- manifestation of allergy;
- fungal infection.
Often a black plaque on the teeth appears from the inside, and the reason for this is:
- viral infections with complications;
- abscesses;
- liver disease;
- problems with the spleen.
How to get rid of a black plaque on your teeth?
Black teeth look very unaesthetic, a person ceases to smile, avoids communication, closes. To return white teeth is difficult, you need to make a lot of effort, so you should be patient.
About how you can clean your teeth of black plaque, we'll talk further.
Eliminate the plaque can only be mechanically. At home, you should do this:
- Use whitening toothpaste with abrasive particles or tooth powder .
- Use a stiff or electric toothbrush if the enamel is strong and free of damage.
- Twice a week, brush your teeth with baking soda instead of tooth powder.
- Wipe the teeth with a cotton disc soaked in lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide in a 3: 1 ratio.
If nothing helps, you should get cleaned by the dentist.