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Question
What is dental plaque? What harm can it do? How can the formation of plaque be prevented?
Solution
Dental plaque refers to a sticky, yellowish layer of food particles and bacterial cells that deposits on the teeth if they are not cleaned regularly. Dental plaque leads to tooth decay. Brushing of teeth regularly after eating food prevents the formation of plaque.
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