Adults are at high risk of losing more teeth from gum disease than the cavities. The best way to prevent cavities and gum disease is with the habit of brushing and flossing. Bacterial plaque can lead to gum disease and decay. Plaque is a colorless, sticky film that can stick onto your teeth at the gum line. Due to various items we eat and drink, plaque tends to form on the teeth, and it should be removed every day through brushing or flossing. When the plaque isn’t fully removed, it results in gum disease, tartar, i.e., a hardened form of plaque or other dental detriments.