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dental plaque

NOUN
  1. a film of mucus and bacteria deposited on the teeth that encourages the development of dental caries

How To Use dental plaque In A Sentence

  • Could the answer for dental plaque be a transplant, not of teeth but of genetically engineered bacteria?
  • A new toothpaste claims to 'dissolve' 88 per cent more dental plaque than other toothpastes. Home | Mail Online
  • Bacteria in dental plaque produce acid, which dissolve the minerals in the tooth enamel causing initial lesions and dental caries.
  • Oral health is influenced by dental plaque, the oral microbial flora, and oral immunity.
  • The ligatures were kept in position to cause accumulation of microbial dental plaque during the experimental period.
  • Components of dental plaque are a bacterium known as Streptococcus mutans and to a lesser extent Lactobacilli.
  • One reason is that some microbes - in particular, a bacterium called shigella - appear to form a sticky ‘biofilm,’ like dental plaque, that is difficult to remove.
  • Salivary bicarbonate can help protect teeth against attack from acids produced by bacteria in dental plaque.
  • The etiology of caries is a combination of elements: susceptible teeth, dental plaque, food and the length of time food remains in contact with the teeth.
  • Tooth decay is caused by the bacteria in dental plaque breaking down sugar in the foods and drinks that you eat and drink.
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