dental plaque

noun

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

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.

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Using a new method called palaeoproteomics, scientists can investigate the food proteins that became trapped and preserved in ancient people's dental plaque.

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

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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.

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The team identified milk protein entombed in dental plaque on the teeth of prehistoric farmers from Britain.

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