The foods that we eat contain sugars and starches. When plaque the sticky substance that forms on the teeth – combines with these sugars and starches, an acid is produced that attacks tooth enamel and causes tooth decay. Plaque is the enemy of healthy teeth, contributing to gum disease, tooth decay and cavities.

To prevent cavities, you need to remove plaque, the transparent layer of bacteria that coats the teeth. Tooth whitening is a process that “bleaches” the teeth, removing it of stains on the enamel and dentin to affect a lightening of any discoloration present.   Read the rest of this entry →