plaque

     

Plaque or placque may refer to:

Trivia about plaque

  • It can be fatty matter on the wall of an artery, or a buildup of matter on a tooth
  • The buildup of this is the major cause of gum disease
  • In arteries, it can cause arteriosclerosis; on the teeth, in can cause decay
  • Disclosing tablets stain this sticky whitish film on teeth, showing what you missed when you brushed & flossed
  • A small commemorative tablet, perhaps for that gunk on your teeth
  • You get an award if you tell us this term for a film of bacteria around teeth that the FDA says "begins gum disease"
  • Referring to the sticky film that turns into tartar, Dr. Vader's practice is called "The Empire Strikes" this
  • (Jon of the Clue Crew gets ready to clean Rocko's teeth with a finger-mounted brush.) Just like you, dogs need to get rid of this film that can build up into tartar--regular brushing sure helps
  • Bacteria, saliva & food debris make up this rough, sticky coating on teeth which can harden into tartar
  • It's the film of mucus & bacteria on a tooth's surface