AI Assists Development of Longer-Lasting Fillings
Many fillings only last about five to 10 years before they need to be replaced, often because of new cavities that crop up.
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Nanoparticles Stop Plaque and Tooth Decay Before They Start
A new type pf cerium nanoparticle formulation applied to teeth at the dentist’s office could stop plaque and cavities from forming in the.
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S Mutans Hides Under Other Bacteria to Stick on Teeth and Form Plaque
Studying bacteria in a petri dish or test tube has yielded insights into how they function and, in some cases, contribute to disease..
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Virulent Bacterium Variant Increases Caries Risk in Children
Children who are at higher risk of caries may have a more virulent variant of Streptococcus mutans whose adhesive function makes it more.
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Virulent Bacterium Variant Increases Caries Risk in Children
Children who are at higher risk of caries may have a more virulent variant of Streptococcus mutans whose adhesive function makes it more.
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Small Molecule Impedes or Prevents Cavities
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have created a small molecule that prevents or impedes cavities in a preclinical model..
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Small Molecule Impedes or Prevents Cavities
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have created a small molecule that prevents or impedes cavities in a preclinical model..
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Green Tea Extract Fights Tooth Sensitivity and Cavities
Current approaches to treating tooth sensitivity don’t last very long. Now, a team of Chinese researchers has developed a material based on an.
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Kids Acquire S Mutans from Outside of Their Families Too
Families share everything—including Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria most frequently associated with dental caries. Yet research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
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Xylitol Shows No Positive Effect on Orthodontic Patients
The effects of added sugar in food on tooth decay are well known, prompting consumers to look for alternative sweeteners. Xylitol, a natural.
