On teeth, it encourages caries (6)

I believe the answer is:

plaque

(Other definitions for plaque that I've seen before include "Dental coating" , "Brass memorial tablet" , "Build-up on teeth" , "dental hygiene problem" , "Memorial slab" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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