Cosmetic Dentistry

(NC & T) The ability of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) to survive the acid is one reason why this species is mainly responsible for tooth decay worldwide. Previous research has shown that this capacity is based on several components, including a bacterial enzyme called FabM, which when unchecked, increases at more than 10,000 times the vulnerability of the S. mutans to the damage exerted by acids. (more…)