The teeth are coated with a special glaze that protects them from any external aggression. When this layer is gradually disappearing by decalcification, stop protecting them and allowing germs in the mouth that can attack them. (more…)
‘Streptococcus mutans’
About Tooth Decay
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Tooth Decay Worldwide
Monday, December 28th, 2009
(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…)
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