Dental Tartar is a photograph by Cnri which was uploaded on July 12th, 2016.
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Dental Tartar
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Cnri
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Dental tartar, plaque and gum disease. Close-up of the teeth of a patient with dental plaque and tartar, that has caused gum disease (gingivitis). Plaque consists of a film of bacteria embedded in a glycoprotein matrix. The matrix is formed from bacterial secretions and saliva. Plaque is the main cause of tooth decay. The bacteria feed on sugars in food, producing acid as a waste product. This acid corrodes the teeth's enamel coating, resulting in dental caries. A build-up of dental plaque can also lead to inflamed and infected gums (as here). Tartar, or calculus, is a form of hardened dental plaque produced by the continual accumulation of salivary minerals on existing plaque.
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July 12th, 2016
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