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  1. Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    The plaque can cause arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow. The plaque also can burst, leading to a blood clot. Although atherosclerosis is often considered a ...

  2. Cavities and tooth decay - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Plaque forms. Dental plaque is a clear sticky film that coats your teeth. It's due to eating a lot of sugars and starches and not cleaning your teeth well. When ...

  3. Gingivitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    The longer that plaque and tartar remain on your teeth, the more they irritate the gingiva. In time, your gums become swollen and bleed easily. This is called ...

  4. Brushing your teeth: How often and when? - Mayo Clinic

    Plaque has bacteria in it. After you eat a meal or snack that has sugar, the bacteria in plaque make acids that attack tooth enamel. Enamel is the hard outer ...

  5. Periodontitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Plaque forms on your teeth when starches and sugars in food interact with bacteria commonly found in your mouth. · Plaque can harden under your gumline into ...

  6. Coronary artery disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Plaque can cause the arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow. The plaque also can burst, causing a blood clot. Some causes of atherosclerosis and coronary ...

  7. Plaque Buildup in Your Arteries (Animation) - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Plaque is fragile and often rough on the surface making it more likely for blood clots to form. It's possible for large clots to block the flow of blood ...

  8. High cholesterol - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Sometimes a piece of plaque can break loose and form a blood clot. The clot may cause a heart attack or stroke.

  9. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Plaque buildup in the arteries also can affect the blood vessels in the heart and brain. Prevention. The best way to prevent leg pain due to peripheral artery ...

  10. Carotid plaque imaging spurs innovative care - Mayo Clinic

    Advanced technology allows Mayo Clinic neuroradiologists to assess specific plaque features as well as the degree of luminal stenosis, for improved ...