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Plaque is just a general term for something that builds up on something else. Plaque in your mouth is built up bacteria and other fun stuff. Plaque in your arteries is fat that has built up on the side of your arteries.
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Is Arterial Plaque The Same As Plaque On The Teeth ?
Plaque is just a general term for something that builds up on something else. Plaque in your mouth is built up bacteria and other fun stuff. Plaque in your arteries is fat that has built up on the side of your arteries.