what is the definition or description of: plaque?

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What are natural ways to dissolve plaques.

Answer 1

Plaque: A. Pathology a small disk-shaped formation or growth; a patch. B. A deposit of fatty material on the inner lining of an arterial wall, characteristic of atherosclerosis. C. A scaly patch formed on the skin by psoriasis. D. A film of mucus and bacteria on a tooth surface. E. A clear, often round patch of lysed cells in an otherwise opaque layer of a bacteria or cell culture. Thefreedictionary.Com.

Answer 2

Skin lesions: A plaque is a broad, raised area on the skin. For example, patients with psoriasis have a lot of scaly plaques on their body, knees and elbows.

Answer 3

Be more sprecific.: U need to give more details about the radiation plaque before it can be answered.

Answer 4

Tests for plaque: The degree of plaque formation can be estimated by coronary angiogram via cardiac catheterization, duplex ultrasound for carotid and peripheral arteries, intravascular ultrasound, ct scan or mri.

Answer 5

Coronary Calcium....: The best non-invasive test for measuring the amount of heart disease and consequently estimating an individual's risk is a coronary calcium score performed on a ct scanner. This test should be used in women over 50 and men over 40 with at least 1 CAD risk factor. Talk to your doctor. It is inexpensive, non-invasive and painless.

Answer 6

You didn't brush: Periodontal disease (disease of the teeth at/below the gums) is very serious and common in those that do not floss and brush. Once you get it under control you may want to consider brushing with a soft brush twice a day and flossing once ever day.

Answer 7

Bacteria: Both cavities (caries) and periodontal disease have bacterial origins: the processes involved are different however, and though you may have been resistant to caries, bacterial plaque (and different strains of bacteria) may & have caused your periodontal problem. So, bacterial strain, anatomy of the tooth, tooth contacts, genetics and perhaps some luck may be at play. It is preventable! good luck!

Answer 8

Aggressive disease: Periodontal disease that occurs in someone your age is defined as aggressive in nature. You have particularly virulent (think nasty) bacteria that have the potential to produce a lot of damage quickly. Or - you may have excess gum tissue complicating your hygiene efforts. A periodontal specialist is the one to see for diseases of an aggressive nature.

Answer 9

To Brush or Not: You do not have to brush all your teeth. You only need to brush the ones that you want to keep. The bacteria can cause cavities and can cause gum disease for which you can loose teeth from either or both problems.

Answer 10

Dental, vascular or?: Are you asking about dental, vascular, brain or skin plaques? A variety of diseases are caused by plaques: sweet's syndrome, alzheimer's disease, psoriasis, carotid artery disease, arteriosclerosis, are but a few.

Answer 11

Dental plaque: Treatment for dental plaque will reduce the risk for dental caries (cavities) and gingivitis. Regular brushing and flossing reduces that chance that plaque will damage the tooth enamel. Professional dental cleaning removes plaque and tartar that cannot be removed by brushing and flossing. Professional cleaning, performed once or twice a year, lso can prevent the build-up of plaque.

Answer 12

Intima: Is the inner layer of blood vessels. Inflammation of this layer begins the process of plaque formation.

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