Question

Plaque is

• A. Hard, protective covering on the tooth
• B. Soft covering of the tooth which is present below the visible part
• C. The cavity which contains nerves and blood vessels in a tooth
• D. Sticky film of food, saliva and bacteria near the gums

Answer 1

The correct option is D Sticky film of food, saliva and bacteria near the gums

Plaque is a mass of bacteria or a biofilm that grows on the inside surface of the mouth and appears as a white or pale yellow slimy sticky layer and is commonly found between the teeth and near the gums.