As Thanksgiving approaches, are you looking forward to creamy pumpkin pie, savory stuffing, and all of the other amazing sides that will be on the table? While you don’t have to skip any of your favorites for the sake of your oral health, there are some things you should keep in mind to prevent cavities from developing. With this in mind, here’s how to make your Thanksgiving tooth-friendly!

Plaque – a term commonly echoed in dental offices, yet its true nature often remains shrouded in mystery for many. If your mouth were a cinematic universe, the plaque would be the mustache-twirling villain in every film. But what is it exactly?

If you want to defeat the antagonist of your mouth once and for all, you’ll need to demask it. Continue reading and unravel the secrets of plaque and learn how to become a true dental hero.