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2. Dental plaque - Wikipedia

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   It is commonly found between the teeth, on the front of teeth, behind teeth, on chewing surfaces, along the gumline (supragingival), or below the gumline cervical margins (subgingival). [1] Dental plaque is also known as microbial plaque, oral biofilm, dental biofilm, dental plaque biofilm or bacterial plaque biofilm.

3. Periodontal disease - Wikipedia

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   Examples of secondary causes are those things that, by definition, cause microbic plaque accumulation, such as restoration overhangs and root proximity. The excess restorative material that exceeds the natural contours of restored teeth, such as these, are termed "overhangs", and serve to trap microbic plaque, potentially leading to localized ...

4. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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   Plaque build-up often doesn’t cause symptoms, but it can block blood flow to vital organs like your heart. Coronary artery disease occurs when atherosclerosis affects the arteries supplying ...

5. The One Thing That Actually Reduces Plaque Buildup In Your ...

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   Plus, why it's so important to keep plaque buildup to a minimum. Home & Garden. News

6. Dental pellicle - Wikipedia

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   Plaque is a biofilm composed of several different kinds of bacteria and their products that develop over the enamel on the pellicle. Plaque formation takes several days to weeks and will cause the surrounding environment to become acidic, if not removed.

7. The Surprising Habit That Leads to Plaque Buildup in Your ...

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8. Calculus (dental) - Wikipedia

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   Plaque accumulation causes the gingiva to become irritated and inflamed, and this is referred to as gingivitis. When the gingiva become so irritated that there is a loss of the connective tissue fibers that attach the gums to the teeth and bone that surrounds the tooth, this is known as periodontitis .

9. Can't stop chewing ice? What it might reveal about your ... - AOL

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   Chewing on ice can be a serious problem for your teeth, and doctors say it can also signal underlying physical and mental health issues. Here’s what health care providers want you to keep in ...