Plaque and Tartar

Back Teeth Cavities Plaque Bacteria

Last updated 02/25

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Key Takeaways

  1. As everyone who brushes and flosses their teeth knows, your back teeth are harder to reach and to keep clean than your front teeth.
  2. The back teeth are developed with grooves and ridges that help you chew food, but the downside is that these grooves and ridges can also collect tiny food particles and plaque, which contains bacteria that can increase the risk of cavities.