These are teeth located on a snail’s “tongue,” or radula, also called a rasper ... Biology in the background These teeth scrape up food, typically algae in a biofilm and other microorganisms or plant ...

Additionally, bacteria on the tongue may contribute to dental plaque, which is a biofilm of bacteria that can lead to cavities and gingivitis. Too much plaque on your tongue can also alter your ...

According to Karen Man, DDS, owner and operator at Smile Grove Dental, excess build-up on your tongue, also known as biofilm, ...

Adhesion is of fundamental importance in microbial biofilms subject to flow ... that does not adhere to an oral surface such as teeth, tongue or gums—either directly or indirectly via ...