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Results 1 - 10 of 90 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. ClinicalTrials.gov: Dental Plaque From the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health)  
    Tooth Decay/Clinical Trials ... Tooth Decay ... Gum Disease/Clinical Trials ... Gum Disease ... National Institutes of Health ... From the National Institutes of Health
    https://clinicaltrials.gov/...ntal+Plaque"&aggFilters=status:not rec - External Health Links
  4. 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
  5. Tooth Decay (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... plaque can harden into tartar. Besides damaging your teeth, plaque and tartar can also irritate your gums and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/toothdecay.html - Health Topics
  6. Gum Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    If you have gum disease, you're not alone. Many U.S. adults currently have some form of the disease. It ranges from simple gum inflammation, called gingivitis, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/gumdisease.html - Health Topics
  7. 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
  8. Older Adults and Oral Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) - PDF  
    Dental Health/Older Adults ... Dental Health ... Older Adult Health/Specifics ... Older Adult Health ... National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research ... PDF ... NIDCR
    https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/.../2018-10/older-adults-oral-health.pdf - External Health Links
  9. Oral Hygiene From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)  
    Dental Health/Start Here ... Dental Health ... National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research ... From the National Institutes of Health
    https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/oral-hygiene - External Health Links
  10. Dental Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    It's important to take care of your mouth and teeth starting in childhood. If you don't, you could have problems with your teeth and gums - like cavities or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/dentalhealth.html - Health Topics
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