Sentences with phrase «from mechanical removal»

Eating sugary and starchy foods, drinking tea, coffee, and soda leads to an altered pH in the mouth - > certain strains of bacteria to proliferate - > bacteria form biofilms to protect themselves from mechanical removal such as is done through the flow of saliva or brushing teeth - > biofilms cause a buildup of plaque on the teeth from bacteria in the mouth.

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«With the advent of mechanical thrombectomy (blood clot removal) and minimally - invasive techniques, patients who otherwise would be permanently disabled from stroke can often lead normal, productive lives,» Dr. Reynolds said.

Reducing the length of time patients are on mechanical ventilation decreases the risk of these complications, but premature removal from mechanical ventilation can produce other complications and increase mortality.

GM crops that tolerate herbicides deserve some praise: They help minimize mechanical weed removal, which means less soil erosion, more carbon stored in the soil and fewer carbon emissions from tilling equipment making trips across fields, scientists noted in 2012 in a special issue of Weed Science focused on herbicide - resistance management.

Mechanical Removal of Plaque — Studies show that crunchy kibble is slightly better than canned food at keeping plaque from accumulating on teeth.