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When the Plak-Vac Oral Evacuator Brush is attached to headwall suction or portable suction units, it completely, economically and effectively evacuates bacteria, dental plaque dental plaque
n.
A film of mucus and bacteria on a tooth surface. Also called bacterial plaque.
, food debris, saliva and other fluids to reduce the hazard of aspiration, chronic halitosis halitosis (hăl'ĭtō`sĭs), unpleasant odor carried on the breath. It is usually the result of gum disorder, tooth decay, smoking, indulgence in aromatic foods, or a mild digestive upset.  and bacterial infection. Plak-Vac, from Trademark Medical, not only provides oral care, but also cleans the gums and oral cavity oral cavity
n.
The part of the mouth behind the teeth and gums that is bounded above by the hard and soft palates and below by the tongue and the mucous membrane connecting it with the inner part of the mandible.
 of bacteria, avoiding additional risk of systemic infection.

Whether debilitated de·bil·i·tat·ed  
adj.
Showing impairment of energy or strength; enfeebled. See Synonyms at weak.

Adj. 1. debilitated - lacking strength or vigor
asthenic, enervated, adynamic
 oral health is the result of disease states or poor preadmission hygiene, Plak-Vac helps restore proper oral healthcare.

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