11/20/2025
Plaque is the sticky, germy mixture that forms on your teeth every day (especially where your teeth and gums meet).
If you fail to clean off plaque, it hardens into tartar — plaque and tartar can cause an infection called gingivitis. Yikes!
Don’t worry, though, because the most effective way to stop plaque in its tracks is by brushing twice a day and flossing once a day. You’ve got this!