Bacterial plaque: meaning, definitions and examples
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bacterial plaque
[ bækˈtɪəriəl plæk ]
oral hygiene
A sticky film that forms on teeth, consisting of bacteria and their byproducts. Bacterial plaque can lead to tooth decay and gum disease if not removed through regular brushing and flossing.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Bacterial plaque can be easily removed by brushing your teeth twice a day.
- Regular dental cleanings are important to remove any bacterial plaque buildup.
- If left untreated, bacterial plaque can harden into tartar, which is difficult to remove.
Translations
Translations of the word "bacterial plaque" in other languages:
🇵🇹 placa bacteriana
🇮🇳 जीवाणु पट्टिका
🇩🇪 bakterielle Plaque
🇮🇩 plak bakteri
🇺🇦 бактеріальний наліт
🇵🇱 płytka bakteryjna
🇯🇵 細菌性プラーク
🇫🇷 plaque bactérienne
🇪🇸 placa bacteriana
🇹🇷 bakteriyel plak
🇰🇷 세균 플라크
🇸🇦 اللويحة الجرثومية
🇨🇿 bakteriální plak
🇸🇰 bakteriálny plak
🇨🇳 细菌斑块
🇸🇮 bakterijska obloga
🇮🇸 bakteríuplakki
🇰🇿 бактериалды тақта
🇬🇪 ბაქტერიული ნალექი
🇦🇿 bakterial lövhə
🇲🇽 placa bacteriana
Etymology
The term 'bacterial plaque' was first introduced by Dr. Willoughby D. Miller in the late 19th century. He discovered that this sticky film on teeth was responsible for dental decay and disease. Since then, research has shown the importance of proper oral hygiene in preventing bacterial plaque buildup and maintaining oral health.