Question 1

what is the compositon of plaque? what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Plaque: Is composed of several things but principally is made of a sticky substance called Mucopolysacceride. It also contains bacteria and other stuff that should not be left on your teeth. Plaque is the result of bacterial action on your food and components of your saliva. Here is an article with more details:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_plaque

Question 2

what causes blood plaques?

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Can't answer: Not sure what is meant by blood plaques.  Do you mean blood clots or cholesterol (atherosclerotic) plaques?  The general process is damage - either acute or chronic - to the lining of the blood vessel with adherence of platelets, inflammation and subsequent plaque.

Question 3

plaque build up on oral piercing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Plaque can build up on an oral piercing.

Question 4

what is plaque buildup in arteries?

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Atherosclerosis: Narrowing or 'hardening of the arteries' seems like the body's way of planned obsolescence--or complete wearing out.  Over time our arteries become more narrow and certain conditions speed up the process: smoking, diabetes (and overweight/metabolic syndrome), hi blood pressure, and hi cholesterol.  Exercise can slow down the process.  Plaque build up in arteries leads to heart attack and strokes.

Question 5

can natural mouthwash cause plaque?

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Natural mouthwash?: I am not sure what you are referring to when you say "natural" mouthwash and therefore i can't answer your question accurately. Please re-post your question with more specific information and why you are asking the question. Do you have a problem with plaque buildup?

Question 6

how to best reduce plaque on cornea?

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Too vague: What kind of plaque? Band keratopathy can be removed with chelating agent in the office.

Question 7

why does plaque form in the arteries?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : As we age our arteries develope small cracks on its walls. Many things can speed up this process. Smoking , diabetes, hypertension  and family history. Cholesterol comes along and tries to patch these areas up. Over time it justs builds up. If we have a high cholesterol or triglyceride the build up is faster. So it is important to correct all those factors to help prevent stroke and heart attack.

Question 8

what causes plaque build up in arteries?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: It is an ongoing process of damage, inflammation, and scarring that progressively obstructs the blood flow. It is exacerbated by lifestyle, health, family history/heredity, and environmental factors.

Question 9

how does plaque build up in your arteries?

Accepted Answer

Check out: Atherosclerosis at www.Heart.Org for detailed discussion.

Question 10

how to deal with plaque/tartar on retainer?

Accepted Answer

Use Denture Cleanser: Soak in a denture cleanser.  If the retainer has metal on it, then use a denture cleanser that is safe for partial dentures.

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