🦷 DENTAL PLAQUE - The Silent Threat to your Smile How Plaque, Disclosing Solutions, and Electric Toothbrushes Like Oral-B Braun Can Protect Your Smile At Star Dental Care in Port Macquarie, Dr Jeremy Rourke and his team are passionate about helping you achieve and maintain optimal oral health. One of the most common – and underestimated – threats to your smile is dental plaque. It may not seem like a big deal, but left unchecked, plaque can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, and even tooth loss. Thankfully, modern dental care has evolved – and you have powerful tools to fight plaque more effectively than ever. 🌐 Contact Us 🦠 What Is Dental Plaque? Plaque is a sticky, colourless (or pale yellow) film of bacteria that constantly forms on your teeth. When you eat or drink foods containing sugars or starches, the bacteria in plaque produce acids. These acids attack the enamel – the hard surface of your teeth – and over time, this can lead to cavities and gum diseas...