dental plaque
Britishnoun
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What’s more, spirulina leaves a sticky film akin to dental plaque inside the pipes that snake through Mars’s plants, threatening to build up and cause mold, a food-safety hazard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
In the UK, antiseptic mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine are commonly used to treat dental plaque and gum disease.
From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2024
They collectively colonize our gut, also known as the gut microbiome, or form biofilms such as dental plaque.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2023
When he put the dental plaque under a primitive microscope, he was astonished to see single-celled organisms swimming about.
From New York Times ● Jun. 23, 2022
They produce dental plaque; colonize catheters, prostheses, transcutaneous, and orthopedic devices; and infect contact lenses, open wounds, and burned tissue.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
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