antiplaque
Prevents dental buildup
Antiplaque describes products or treatments designed to prevent or reduce plaque buildup, especially dental plaque—the sticky bacterial film that forms on teeth: antiplaque toothpaste, antiplaque mouthwash.
The term appears almost exclusively in oral hygiene marketing and dental contexts.
Bristled oral cleaning implement
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
- fluorideNegatively charged halogen ion
tartar · gingivitis · enamel · cavity · gums · dental floss · scaling · polishing
Negatively charged halogen ion
- calcium carbonateMineral in shells and marble
- xylitolLow-calorie sugar replacement
- sorbitolPolyol sweetener and humectant
- chlorhexidineMedical-grade antimicrobial compound
baking soda · essential oils · thymol · menthol · abrasive · surfactant · humectant
Adhesive layer of microorganisms
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- removalAct of taking away
- inhibitionMental check on behavior
disruption · antimicrobial · antibacterial · protective · prophylactic · cleansing · reducing · fighting
Tubes carrying oxygenated blood
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- atherosclerosisArterial plaque accumulation disease
- heartCirculatory system's pump
- circulationMovement through a system
statins · lipids · omega-3 · coronary · endothelium · angioplasty · stent · bypass
toothbrush
Bristled oral cleaning implement
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
fluoride · tartar · gingivitis · enamel · cavity · gums · dental floss · scaling · polishing · prophylaxis
fluoride
Negatively charged halogen ion
- calcium carbonateMineral in shells and marble
- xylitolLow-calorie sugar replacement
- sorbitolPolyol sweetener and humectant
chlorhexidine · baking soda · essential oils · thymol · menthol · abrasive · surfactant · humectant
biofilm
Adhesive layer of microorganisms
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- removalAct of taking away
inhibition · disruption · antimicrobial · antibacterial · protective · prophylactic · cleansing · reducing · fighting · combating
arteries
Tubes carrying oxygenated blood
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- atherosclerosisArterial plaque accumulation disease
- heartCirculatory system's pump
circulation · statins · lipids · omega-3 · coronary · endothelium · angioplasty · stent · bypass · blood vessels