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Results 1 - 10 of 18 for Dental plaque
  1. Plaque and tartar on teeth 
    Plaque is a sticky film that coats teeth and contains bacteria. If plaque is not removed on a regular basis, it will harden and turn into tartar (calculus).
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002044.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Dental plaque identification at home 
    ... that collects around and between teeth. The home dental plaque identification test shows where plaque builds up. This ... how well you are brushing and flossing your teeth. Plaque is the major cause of tooth decay and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003426.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Dental plaque stain (image) 
    ... rinsing the mouth, pink-stained areas on the teeth identify the areas that contain plaque. If plaque is not removed, tooth decay or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9260.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Gingivitis 
    ... short-term effects of plaque deposits on your teeth. Plaque is a sticky material made up of bacteria, ... of treatment is to reduce inflammation by removing dental plaque or tartar. Your dentist or dental hygienist will ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001056.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Dental care - adult 
    ... an early age to help them protect their teeth. Plaque and tartar lead to a number of problems: ... be needed if your gums become unhealthy. Regular teeth cleaning by a dentist removes plaque that may develop, even with careful brushing and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001957.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Periodontitis 
    Some people find the removal of dental plaque from inflamed gums to be uncomfortable. You may need to be numb during this process. Bleeding and tenderness of the gums should ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001059.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Impacted tooth 
    ... the mouth Infection Malocclusion (poor alignment) of the teeth Plaque trapped between teeth and gums Periodontal disease on the neighboring tooth ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001057.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Dental cavities 
    ... molars, just above the gum line on all teeth, and at the edges of fillings. Plaque that is not removed from the teeth turns into a substance called tartar, or calculus. Plaque and tartar irritate the gums, resulting in gingivitis ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001055.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Bleeding gums 
    ... you can brush after every meal. Also, flossing teeth twice a day can prevent plaque from building up and turning into tartar. Your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003062.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Trench mouth 
    ... a dentist or dental hygienist to have your teeth professionally cleaned and to have the plaque removed, once your gums feel less tender. You ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001044.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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