Sentences with phrase «plaque accumulation causes»

Plaque accumulation causes infection in the gums (gingivitis) and of the bone around the teeth (periodontitis).

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The majority of people in this field today believe that the plaques, made of a protein fragment called beta - amyloid peptide (BAP), come first, and that the accumulation of this material causes the rest of the disease.

Alzheimer's disease, a major source of dementia and memory loss in the elderly, is caused by the accumulation of protein plaques which choke neurons in the brain.

«This study is another demonstration of the benefits of this supplement in reducing the accumulation of soft plaque and preventing the formation of new plaque in the arteries, which can cause heart disease,» said Matthew J. Budoff, MD, an LA BioMed lead researcher.

Cerebral accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles (NFT) leads to neurodegeneration in the Alzheimer brain, which causes progressive cognitive dysfunction such as memory loss and language problems.

A large proportion of the chemicals and heavmiy metals we are exposed to in the modern world are detrimental to brain health in one way or another; aluminium accumulation in the brain is known to cause the amyloid plaque formation behind Alzheimer's, mercury is linked to autism, and fluoride can lower IQ levels at all ages.

According to the American Heart Association, an elevation in blood pressure can cause damage to the arterial walls, increase the accumulation of plaque, and block blood flow.

Many veterinarians also apply a barrier sealant that helps repel plaque - causing bacteria and has been shown to reduce plaque and tartar accumulation.

Many serious dental health issues like gum disease are caused by an accumulation of plaque and tartar, but Feline Greenies Dental Treats can help prevent them.

The most common problems are due to gingivitis (an inflammation of the gums caused by the accumulation of plaque), periodontal disease, and tooth resorption.

Even more prevalent than periodontal disease is the gum disease gingivitis, which is caused by the accumulation of plaque and tartar on teeth.

The inflammation is caused by the accumulation of plaque.

This can lead to accumulations of plaque between the teeth, which can ultimately cause gingivitis and canine periodontal disease.

The goals of treating gingivitis are to remove any accumulations of plaque and calculus along the gum line, relieve the pain caused by inflammation and infection of the gums and prevent further progression of the disease.

Periodontal diseases occur when the accumulation of plaque and tartar cause either periodontal pockets or gum recession around the tooth's attachment.

Professional dental cleaning alone can effectively treat mild periodontitis (bone loss around the tooth) and gingivitis caused by dental tartar and plaque accumulation.

Micro organism from plaque accumulation can cause infection within the lungs, liver, kidney and coronary heart.

It is caused by the accumulation of dental plaque, which hardens and forms tartar (or «calculus»).