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Bacterium Altered to Fight Tooth Decay
If this research works in humans as well as rats we maybe saying a yogurt a day keeps the dentist drill away!
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A Cure for Dental Caries?
Table sugar and Streptococcus mutans (a bacteria) work together to damage our teeth. We can slow the progression of this disease but not eliminate it. Now maybe there will be a cure. Click above to find out more.
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Saliva Test May Predict Risk for Cavities
If only they had known this when I was a kid. The crowns are multiplying in my mouth because of the large cavities I got when I was young.
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Glycocalyx Bacterial Surface Coating
Some bacteria have an additional layer outside of the cell wall called the glycocalyx. This coating of macromolecules protects the cell and helps it adhere to surfaces.
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Not All Bacteria Are Bad
Several bacterial species inhabit the human body to assist its functions and keep more virulent agents at bay.
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Oral Bacteria & Dental Caries
Dental caries or cavities are caused by acidic metabolites of bacteria that normally inhabit the mouth where they feed on carbohydrates.
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