The reason to get rid of plaque is that it builds on teeth below the
gumline and causes inflammation and results in degeneration of the jaw
bone, exposure of the roots and eventual loss of the teeth. It may not
do this in all cases for everyone but it certainly does for many/most
people.

--Richard

William wrote:

> Because the dentist needs money.
> Suppose he/she/it said "Your teeth are OK. Out." How much is that worth?
>
> Bet: Paleoman never had his teeth de-plaqued.
>
> Cynical William
>
>
> On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 17:28:57 +0000, Ashley Moran
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>  If  my teeth are not decaying, why should I remove
>
>> the plaque that forms on them?
>
>