dental plaque

British  

noun

1. Also called: bacterial plaque.  a filmy deposit on the surface of a tooth consisting of a mixture of mucus, bacteria, food, etc

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Example Sentences

Inadequate brushing and flossing leads to the build up of dental plaque, a sticky layer of bacteria, on the surface of teeth and gums.

From Salon

They collectively colonize our gut, also known as the gut microbiome, or form biofilms such as dental plaque.

From Science Daily

To do this, we examined ancient dental plaque, a rich source of dietary information.

From Salon

When he put the dental plaque under a primitive microscope, he was astonished to see single-celled organisms swimming about.

From New York Times

The study in PLoS Biology showed how a common type of bacteria found in the mouth that is linked with gum disease and dental plaque may support BV.

From BBC