plaque buildup
Clogging fatty deposits
Plaque buildup refers to the gradual accumulation of fatty deposits, cholesterol, and other substances on the inner walls of arteries, a process central to atherosclerosis that can restrict blood flow and lead to heart disease or stroke.
The term also applies to the accumulation of bacterial film on teeth, which hardens into tarite and contributes to gum disease and cavities.
In both contexts, the phrase emphasizes the slow, progressive nature of the problem: Years of plaque buildup had narrowed his coronary arteries.
- gingivitisGum tissue inflammation
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- brush your teethClean mouth with bristles
- periodontitisGum infection destroying jawbone
- atherosclerosisArterial plaque accumulation disease
clogged arteries · tartar · blood clot · calcification · artery · toothbrushing · mouthwash · cavities · thrombosis · cholesterol · coronary artery disease · heart disease · clogged · blockage · deposits · hardening · calculus · fatty
- Dentistdentist, dental floss, dental hygienist, cavity filling, cavity
- heart healthheart disease, heart-healthy diet, heart attack, cardiologist, heart failure
- Dental Issuescavities, tooth decay, gum disease, gingivitis, toothache
- residueresidue, film, scum, grime, deposits
- gum healthgums, gingiva, gingivitis, periodontitis, gum disease
- stroke riskshypertension, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, smoking
plaque buildupplaque removal
Eliminating dental deposits
clearance · dissolution · regression · decalcification · decongestion