Dental plaque. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of plaque, which consists of a film of bacteria (red) embedded in a matrix of glycoprotein (blue). The bacteria shown are mainly spindle-shaped Fusobacteria. If left untreated, bacteria in the plaque produce acids which erode dental enamel, leading to decay and infection. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
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