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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for Dental plaque
  1. ... rinsing the mouth, pink-stained areas on the teeth identify the areas that contain plaque. If plaque is not removed, tooth decay or ...
  2. ... of the gums is called gingivitis. Bacteria in plaque around the teeth release enzymes (collagenases) that can damage and erode ...
  3. Mouth Disorders/Images ... Mouth Disorders ... Yeast Infections/Children ... Yeast Infections ... VisualDX ... Oral candidiasis, commonly known as thrush, is a yeast infection ...
  4. ... is not treated. Infection and inflammation caused by plaque buildup spreads from the gums (gingiva) to the ligaments and bone that support the teeth. Loss of support causes the teeth to become ...
  5. Yeast Infections/Images ... Yeast Infections ... Mouth Disorders/Images ... Mouth Disorders ... VisualDX ... Oral candidiasis, or thrush, is a fungal infection of the mouth. Learn ...