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Bacteria in plaque also cause gingivitis and other periodontal diseases .

菌斑中的细菌还可以导致牙龈炎及其他牙周病。

Partly as a consequence of this , the plaque theory is waning .

淀粉样蛋白斑理论如今势力锐减，部分就是此种结果所致。

And some experts believe its flavenoids may inhibit the growth of plaque on teeth .

一些专家还认为，其所含的黄酮类物质可能抑制牙齿的菌斑。

At first , cholesterol was entirely bad ; the correlations linked high levels of the substance with plaque .

起初我们以为胆固醇都是有害的，相关性将高水平的胆固醇与斑块联系在一起。

Over time , the buildup of plaque deposits can rupture and cause total blockage of the blood flow to the heart .

久而久之，血小板沉积物逐渐积累，会导致流往心脏的血液完全阻塞。