1.   The evidence adds up to warrant serious consideration of the internal damage that the buildup of bacterial plaque on the teeth can cause.

2.   The symptoms were worst in women who had most bacterial plaque on their teeth.

3.   Most of us miss some parts when brushing at night so there is bound to be a little debris left over to be devoured by bacterial plaque.

4.   Sugar-flavoured chewing gums can be detrimental to your teeth if used excessively as it can react with bacterial plaque and turn your mouth into an acidic environment.

5.   Sugared liquid collects at the bottom of the mouth and becomes food for ever-present bacterial plaque.