Dog teeth plaque. Illustration of the mouth and teeth of a dog with an accumulation of plaque, a bacterial biofilm that can cause tooth decay and whic

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Dog teeth plaque. Illustration of the mouth and teeth of a dog with an accumulation of plaque, a bacterial biofilm that can cause tooth decay and which forms tartar when it hardens. If not treated, the condition can lead to gingivitis, peridontitis and tooth loss. For a sequence of images on dog dental diseases, see images C029/9572 to C029/9575.

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Photo credit: © SAMANTHA ELMHURST/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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