An electron microscope image showing clumps of Streptococcus mutans, strains of which are the dominant cavity-causing bacteria in humans. The bacteria form clumps after producing and secreting a ...

If you needed more motivation to brush your teeth regularly, this could do the trick. Scientists have discovered that cavity-causing bacteria and fungi in saliva can team up to form “superorganisms” ...

When oral bacteria join forces with fungi, they form cavity-causing "superorganisms." These oral health villains show unique resilience and mobility that make them more resistant to antimicrobials and ...

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If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again. Zhang, a UC Berkeley professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is trying to distinguish the healthy bacteria in ...

The fascinating world of bacteria that live as symbionts or parasites in animal hosts often remains a mystery to researchers. Kiel University (CAU) and the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology ...

Taters and toast could be tooth trouble in disguise. A new study suggests that the number of AMY1 gene copies you have plays a crucial role in how the bacteria in your mouth respond to starch, ...

(CNN) — Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease. The rare find could help ...