Sentences with phrase «plaque adheres to the surfaces»

On the other hand, dental plaque adheres to the surfaces of teeth and mineralizes over time, preserving a wide range of substances that are in the mouth.

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When the research team deleted a gene that allows heparan sulfate to adhere to the surface of neurons, they found much less amyloid plaque.
Remnants of a hard, brownish, unsightly material (calculus) accumulate on the teeth and gum line serving to provide more surface area for plaque to adhere to.
Periodontal disease occurs when the bacterium in your dog's mouth breaks down the food particles left behind after eating into a sticky, yellowish plaque that begins adhering to the outer surfaces of the animal's teeth.
This very hard, brownish, unsightly material is called calculus and serves as even more surface area for plaque to adhere to.
Plaque — an accumulation of saliva, bits of food and bacteria that adheres to the surfaces of teeth
After scaling, the teeth are polished to restore a smooth surface, making it more difficult for future bacteria and plaque to adhere to the teeth.
This very hard, brownish, unsightly material is called calculus and serves to provide even more surface area for plaque to adhere to.
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