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Results 1 - 10 of 417 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. Atherosclerosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... is atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is a condition in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. Plaque is a sticky substance made up of cholesterol, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/atherosclerosis.html - Health Topics
  3. Tooth Decay (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... food to form a soft, sticky film called plaque. The bacteria in plaque use the sugar and starch in what you ... the minerals on your enamel. Over time, the plaque can harden into tartar. Besides damaging your teeth, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/toothdecay.html - Health Topics
  4. 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
  5. Carotid Artery Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... because of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque, which is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, ... to your brain, causing a stroke. Too much plaque in the artery can cause a blockage. You ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/carotidarterydisease.html - Health Topics
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Vulnerable Plaque (Texas Heart Institute)  
    ... attacks do not have arteries severely narrowed by plaque. In fact, vulnerable plaque may be buried inside ...
    https://www.texasheart.org/.../topics/vulnerable-plaque - External Health Links
  9. 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
  10. 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
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