dental plaque
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A big challenge is dental plaque, a protective structure known as a biofilm that helps bacteria adhere to teeth and makes them more resistant to removal by saliva, mouth rinses and some antimicrobial agents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
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 ● 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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