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What is the difference between Dental plaque and Dental caries (Tooth decay) ?

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Dental plague is the growth of bacteria forming a layer on teeth surface, causing yellowish deposit on it. Dental caries is the demineralisation of teeth where the crown gets damaged and tooth falls off.

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