Plaque, a sticky mixture of bacteria and food, causes tooth decay and gum disease. Within minutes of eating, plaque begins to build up on teeth. The plaque will lead to tooth decay or gum disease if teeth are not properly cleaned every day. If plaque is not removed, it hardens into tartar, a hard deposit that becomes lodged at the base of the tooth. The gums are irritated and inflamed by plaque and tartar. Please contact us for additional information! 9811241992.