Placing your toothbrush improperly can also lead to bacteria build up in its bristles which can affect dental health. Ensure ...

The teeth had loads of Streptococcus mutans, a bacterium we know today for causing cavities. Even though the enamel was intact, S. mutans hinted at possible cavity development. Other teeth at the ...

The cell wall of the oral bacterium Streptococcus mutans carries SCC, a rhamnose-containing polysaccharide with glucose side-chain decorations. Here, the authors report the SCC structure and the ...

Coconut oil pulling is an age-old tradition that has resurfaced as a trendy and natural method to boost oral health and ...

Cluster analysis allowed to identify antifungal drugs that retain efficacy against Candida albicans isolated from patients with inflammatory diseases of the soft ...

MRI showed embolic appearing small ischemic foci. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) showed vegetations on mitral and aortic valves. Blood culture showed Streptococcus mutans. This patient was ...

'While mastic gum has the potential to improve oral health by reducing inflammation, removing plaque, and increasing saliva production, thus activating your body's own defenses, it is not a ...

Yet, another intervention has proved revolutionary: fluoride. Tooth enamel, which is primarily composed of hydroxyapatite, is vulnerable to acid produced by oral bacteria, such as Streptococcus mutans ...

For many, the idea of sanitation might stem from concerns about germs, especially in households with bathrooms located near toothbrush storage.