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Researchers Chart Gentler Strategy for Treating Early Childhood Caries
The combination of a carb-heavy diet and poor oral hygiene can leave children with...
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Researchers Unlock Mechanics Behind Dental Plaque Formation
Using synthetic biology, an international team of researchers has uncovered how a novel microbial...
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Researchers Identify New Bacterial Suspects Behind Dental Caries
Streptococcus mutans typically gets the blame for producing most tooth decay. Using next-generation DNA...
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Pickled Cabbage May Prevent Cavities
A probiotic made from a strain of bacteria found in Chinese pickles may prevent...
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Biofilm Formation Resembles Urban Growth
As individual oral bacteria multiply and grow into a dense and sticky biofilm, such...
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Tooth Decay Culprit S Sobrinus Gets Its Genome Sequenced
While Streptococcus mutans often gets blamed for tooth decay, Streptococcus sobrinus also accelerates tooth...
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Bacteria Boost Antifungal Drug Resistance in Early Childhood Caries
In many cases, early childhood caries result from dental plaque that includes both bacteria...
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Immune Deficiencies Explain Rampant Caries in Some Children
As tooth decay continues to affect more children than any other disease, researchers at...
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Breastfeeding Increases Caries Risk in 2-Year-Olds
Breastfeeding offers many benefits, including good nutrition and a closer bond between the infant...
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Blocking Yeast-Bacteria Interaction May Prevent Early Childhood Caries
Candida albicans, a type of yeast, takes advantage of an enzyme produced by Streptococcus...