Science news articles about 'plaque bacteria'

... during school hours results in a decrease in the plaque bacteria that cause tooth decay. Xylitol is ... levels of the harmful mutans streptococci (MS) bacteria that are known to cause tooth decay. While ...

... were surprised that the manner of ligation promoted differences in the levels of plaque bacteria surrounding the bonded tooth surfaces," noted Curt Machida, Ph.D., OHSU professor of ...