Used Dental Floss, Sem #3 is a photograph by Steve Gschmeissner which was uploaded on May 12th, 2013.
Used Dental Floss, Sem #3
Used dental floss. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dental plaque on strands of used dental floss. Plaque consists of a film of... more
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Used Dental Floss, Sem #3
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Steve Gschmeissner
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Used dental floss. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dental plaque on strands of used dental floss. Plaque consists of a film of bacteria embedded in a glycoprotein matrix. The matrix is formed from bacterial secretions and saliva. Plaque is the main cause of tooth decay. The bacteria feed on sugars in food, producing acid as a waste product. This acid corrodes the teeth's enamel coating, resulting in dental caries. A build-up of dental plaque can also lead to inflamed and infected gums. Severe gum disease can lead to teeth falling out. Magnification x1050 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.
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May 12th, 2013
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