Thursday, July 24, 2008

Species #15

Common name- plaque
Scientific name- supragingival chemical
Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria that forms on teeth. It makes them feel fuzzy to the tongue and is most noticeable when teeth are not brushed.
Plaque develops when food containing carbohydrates are left on the teeth.
Bacteria that lives in the mouth thrive on these foods-producing acids and over time these acids destroy tooth enamel.
Plaque formation can be provented by brushing teeth at least twice a day with tooth paste. Toothpaste will kill the plaque.
I believe plaque is domesticated because it is a bacteria that lives in the human body.

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