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Revelation About Prehistoric Men’s Resistance to Cavities Through a Study of 4,000-Year-Old TeethThe teeth had loads of Streptococcus mutans, a bacterium we know today for causing cavities. Even though the enamel was intact, S. mutans hinted at possible cavity development. Other teeth at the ...
Narrator: Meet Streptococcus mutans. He's a bacterium and…a bit of a slob. But this isn't just any mess. It's what's on your teeth! You see, "Strep" and all his roommates live inside your mouth ...
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Scientists extract genetic secrets from 4,000-year-old teeth to illuminate the impact of changing human diets over the centuriesThe authors identified several bacteria linked to gum disease and provided the first high-quality ancient genome of Streptococcus mutans, the major culprit behind tooth decay. While S. mutans is ...
Studies show that guava leaf extract helps fight Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria responsible for tooth decay and plaque. Usage: Boil a handful of guava leaves in water, let it cool ...
Oil pulling, a practice from Ayurvedic medicine, has gained recent popularity for its potential to reduce harmful oral ...
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