Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants. Plants use chlorophyll and light to make food. People use chlorophyll as medicine. Common sources of chlorophyll used for medicine include alfalfa (Medicago sativa) and silkworm droppings. Chlorophyll is used for bad breath and reducing colostomy odor.
PLAQUE & TARTAR. Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria that constantly forms on our teeth and along the gum line. Plaque contains bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease. Tartar is calcified or hardened plaque that attaches to the enamel on your teeth and below the gum line.
Plaque contains bacteria, which can contribute to tooth decay and gum disease. What is dental plaque? Plaque is a sticky substance made from leftover food particles and salvia that mix in your mouth. If you don't brush properly after meals, it begins to form and build up on your teeth. This is problematic because plaque contains bacteria, which can contribute to tooth decay and gum disease. In addition, dental plaque that remains on teeth for several days hardens and turns into a substance called tartar, which must be scraped off your teeth.