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Results 1 - 10 of 102 for 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 ... Other tips for preventing and removing tartar or plaque on your teeth include: Floss gently at least ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002044.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Dental plaque identification at home 
    Plaque is a soft and sticky substance that collects around and between teeth. The home dental plaque identification test shows where plaque builds up. This ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003426.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Atherosclerosis 
    ... the walls of arteries. These deposits are called plaques. Over time, these plaques can narrow or completely block the arteries and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000171.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Psoriasis 
    ... with flaky, silver-white scales . This is called plaque psoriasis. ... symptom of the condition is irritated, red, flaky plaques of skin. Plaques are most often seen on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000434.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Dental plaque stain (image) 
    Plaque is the major cause of tooth decay and gum disease (gingivitis), so it is important to ... 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
  6. Arterial plaque build-up (image) 
    The build-up of plaque in the inner layer of the wall of an artery may lead to narrowing and irregularity. Where the narrowing is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18024.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Progressive build-up of plaque in coronary artery (image) 
    Plaque may build-up in a coronary artery at the site of a tear in the lining ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18031.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Plaque buildup in arteries (image) 
    ... or stroke may occur when an area of plaque (atherosclerosis) ruptures and a clot forms over the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19314.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Gingivitis 
    ... is due to the short-term effects of plaque deposits on your teeth. Plaque is a sticky material made up of bacteria, ... of tooth decay. If you do not remove plaque, it turns into a hard deposit called tartar ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001056.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Dental care - adult 
    Tooth decay and gum disease are caused by plaque, a sticky combination of bacteria and food. Plaque begins to build up on teeth within a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001957.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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