- 1. Periodontitis
- (Periodontitis)
- ... the better your chances of reversing damage from periodontitis and preventing other serious health problems. It's thought that periodontitis begins with plaque. This sticky film is composed mainly ...
- 2. Glaucoma
- (Glaucoma)
- ... nerve, or you may have less blood being supplied to your optic nerve. This lack of blood supply could be caused by atherosclerosis — an accumulation of fatty deposits (plaques) in the arteries — or another ...
- 3. Gingivitis
- (Gingivitis)
- ... that encourages plaque to form. Plaque is an invisible, sticky film composed mainly of bacteria. Plaque forms on your teeth when starches and sugars in food interact with bacteria normally found in your ...
- 4. Cavities/tooth decay
- (Cavities/tooth decay)
- ... the hard surface (enamel) of your teeth, a process that can occur without any noticeable discomfort. Decay can then progress to the deeper layers of your teeth in the following steps: Plaque forms. Your ...
- 5. Folliculitis
- (Folliculitis)
- ... occur with mild infections, they may include: Recurrent or spreading infection Large, itchy patches of staph infection on the skin (plaques) Severe folliculitis may include: Furunculosis. This ...
- 6. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- (Transient ischemic attack (TIA))
- ... fatty deposits called plaques (atherosclerosis) in an artery or one of its branches that supplies oxygen and nutrients to your brain. Plaques can decrease the blood flow through an artery or lead to the ...
- 7. Raynaud's disease
- (Raynaud's disease)
- ... of plaques in blood vessels that feed the heart (coronary arteries), or Buerger's disease, a disorder in which the blood vessels of the hands and feet become inflamed. Primary pulmonary hypertension, a ...
- 8. Trench mouth
- (Trench mouth)
- ... and floss regularly can lead to a buildup of plaque and debris that help harmful bacteria thrive. Poor nutrition. Not getting enough nutrients can make it difficult for your body to fight infection. ...
- 9. Vascular dementia
- (Vascular dementia)
- ... your risk of developing dementia. Atherosclerosis. This condition occurs when deposits of cholesterol and other substances (plaques) build up in your arteries and narrow your blood vessels. Atherosclerosis ...
- 10. Why You Should Visit Your Dentist Every Six Months
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... dentist. He will not only clean up your teeth by removing dental plaque or tarter but also give suggestions to make your teeth healthy. 3. Timely diagnosis of severe dental diseases: According to National ...
- 11. What are the Causes of Plaque?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- The reason gum disease develops in some people and not others remains unclear. It is known that dental plaque contains many different types of bacteria, some of which are associated with developing gum ...
- 12. What is Gingivitis and How to Prevent It
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... terms, gingivitis is the precursor to more serious gum disease that follows, and that is more expensive and more difficult to treat. It takes hold when we allow plaque (a soft, sticky colorless film of ...
- 13. What are the Causes of Bleeding Gums?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... such as tooth whiteners, mouth fresheners and oral antiseptics Poor oral hygiene that allows tartar and dental plaque to build up Ignoring mouth sores Blood thinning medications, or hormonal changes ...
- 14. Heart Disease
- (Heart Disease)
- ... types of heart or blood vessel problems, the term is often used to mean damage caused to your heart or blood vessels by atherosclerosis (ath-ur-o-skluh-RO-sis), a buildup of fatty plaques in your arteries. ...
- 15. High cholesterol
- (High cholesterol)
- ... other deposits on the walls of your arteries. These deposits — called plaques — can reduce blood flow through your arteries, which can cause complications, such as: Chest pain. If the arteries that ...
- 16. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- ... Buildup of dental plaque or tartar Stress Anyone can develop oral lichen planus, but the condition most often affects middle-aged women. Cancer Oral lichen planus may increase the risk ...
- 17. Childhood obesity
- (Childhood obesity)
- ... a poor diet. These factors can contribute to the buildup of plaques in the arteries. These plaques can cause arteries to narrow and harden, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke later in life. Asthma ...
- 18. Myocardial ischemia
- (Myocardial ischemia)
- ... cause myocardial ischemia include: Coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis). Atherosclerosis occurs when plaques made of cholesterol and other cellular waste products build up on your artery ...
- 19. Heart attack
- (Heart attack )
- ... supplying your heart with oxygen-rich blood (coronary arteries) become blocked. Over time, a coronary artery can become narrowed from the buildup of cholesterol. This buildup — collectively known as plaques ...
- 20. Metabolic syndrome
- (Metabolic syndrome)
- ... can contribute to the buildup of plaques in your arteries. These plaques can cause your arteries to narrow and harden, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. You're likely to start by seeing ...