Streptococcus mutans

Researchers Chart Gentler Strategy for Treating Early Childhood Caries

The combination of a carb-heavy diet and poor oral hygiene can leave children with...

Researchers Unlock Mechanics Behind Dental Plaque Formation

Using synthetic biology, an international team of researchers has uncovered how a novel microbial...

Researchers Identify New Bacterial Suspects Behind Dental Caries

Streptococcus mutans typically gets the blame for producing most tooth decay. Using next-generation DNA...

Pickled Cabbage May Prevent Cavities

A probiotic made from a strain of bacteria found in Chinese pickles may prevent...

Biofilm Formation Resembles Urban Growth

As individual oral bacteria multiply and grow into a dense and sticky biofilm, such...

Tooth Decay Culprit S Sobrinus Gets Its Genome Sequenced

While Streptococcus mutans often gets blamed for tooth decay, Streptococcus sobrinus also accelerates tooth...

Bacteria Boost Antifungal Drug Resistance in Early Childhood Caries

In many cases, early childhood caries result from dental plaque that includes both bacteria...

Immune Deficiencies Explain Rampant Caries in Some Children

As tooth decay continues to affect more children than any other disease, researchers at...

Breastfeeding Increases Caries Risk in 2-Year-Olds

Breastfeeding offers many benefits, including good nutrition and a closer bond between the infant...

Blocking Yeast-Bacteria Interaction May Prevent Early Childhood Caries

Candida albicans, a type of yeast, takes advantage of an enzyme produced by Streptococcus...