Too easily overlooked are non-influenza, non-COVID viruses and bacteria that are burgeoning and spreading unchecked — both in ...

For years, scientists believed that Streptococcus mutans was the main culprit behind tooth decay. This well-known bacteria ...

A 2023 review of 25 studies concluded that there are potential benefits of oil pulling for improving gum health and reducing the amount of Streptococcus mutans bacteria in the mouth. This bacteria ...

Credit: Pexels. You’ve heard it a thousand times: sugar is terrible for your teeth. It really is. But are artificial ...

There are plenty of products to choose from when it comes to whitening your teeth. However, most whitening products use ...

One such bacteria is Streptococcus Group A, an old enemy that colonizes the throat and tonsils of close to 20% of U.S. children, according to Dr. Joshua Osowicki, team leader and senior research ...

Following is a transcript of the video. 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 ...

but it makes it harder for acid-producing bacteria like Streptococcus mutans, a key player in tooth decay, to cause damage.

S trep infections are most well known for causing strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics. But this type of ...