plaque removal
Cleaning dental buildup
Plaque removal is the elimination of unwanted buildup from a surface.
In dentistry, it means scraping away the bacterial film that accumulates on teeth: Regular brushing helps with plaque removal.
The term also applies to clearing arterial plaque in cardiovascular procedures, or removing commemorative plaques from buildings.
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